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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
A Good AIuyonnaise,

To make a good mayonnaise dress
Ing put quarter of a teaspoonful of
dry English mustard in a deep soup
plate, add the yoke Of a raw egg and
with wooden fork mix these ingre-
dents to paste. Take a bottle of
olive oil in your left hand and with
the fork in the right hand stir In the
oil as you slowly drop it with the
mixed mustard and egg. Keep drop;
ping the oil! and stirring the mixture
briskly till 1t becomes thick and
waxy, then thin It little with few!
drops Of tarregon vinegar. Again re-
sumo dropping in the oil and stirring
It till the mayonnaise gets stiff again,
then again thin 1t with the vinegar.
Repeat this procell until you have
the required amount of dressing. Be
sure 1t is The proper thickness. Stand
the dressing on the ice In the soup
plate until ready to serve. Never put
salt or Pepper In Eayounaise. Those
condiments make a different dressing
which Is not true mayoInaise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
I nODN.
France and Italy to-day will declare

noon.
France and Italy to-day will declare
their neutrality.
Washington, April %, 1,30 o'clock -
Notice to all nations that the United
States proposes to establish blockade of
the port OF Havana is now in the hands OF
the Secretary OF State who will forward
1t to the representatives here of all foreign
powers. .
The proclamation to DO issued by Presi-
dent Mckinley calling for 100000 volun-
teers to serve one year, as was issued by
Abraham Lincoln In 1851.
Tho Senate has agreed to the conference
report on the army bill
President Mckinley has signed the proc.
lamation announcing the blockade oil
Havana aud all the foreign ports and
powers have been notified
Whom Admiral Sampson left Key West
this morning he received despatch say.
Ing that Porto Rico was in an uproar.
A dispatch from Washington says that
the Spanish ship Montserchat left the Can
AIRY Islands April 10, for Cuba, with val
liable cargo and will prove aric b, If cap.
turcd by U. s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
THE, slDE-sADDLe.7-



Not Abandon 1t for the Cross Saddle.
"A fierce controversy is raging IN
California as to whether women should
not abandon the old side-saddle, and
use the cross-saddle, like mem,
Many have already adopted the
Innovation. which was suggested BY
the experience Of cyclists. As usual
In such matters, there has been a great
deal of nonsense printed In the papers
as to the difficulty of a suitable cos.!!
tune for riding cross-saddle. OF course,
there are familiar forms of dress that
lend themselves admirably to riding In
this way. /
For girl or woman to ride cross.
saddle is, however, not an innovationtf
strictly speaking. Until the present.
century. riding in this way was not
unusual. There are letters extant
from the great Empress Maria Theresa
TO her daughter, Queen Marie Anton.
cite, written about ITS, advising her
TO give up riding, especially riding
cross-saddle.
Queen Victoria was an excellent
horsewoman in her younger days, and
It is recorded as beautiful sight when,
shortly before the Crimean War, she
reviewed the troops at the Chobham
Camp, on horseback, wearing a scarlet
Jacket, made like general officers
coat, and hat with a general officers
plumes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
1t Sails From Key West at 5.45 O'clock This Morn
Ing The Call for Volunteers May be Made
To-day. Officers Eager to Go to War.
GENERAL R. |. wOODFO2D'S PERIL.

| ly and slowly toward tn onirr waters of
tho Gulf. The brighted light flashed the
signal to eager eyes on the following fleet
and told them to get in motion mt last.
10 those ashore it 10 liked rs if the New
York was some what in advance of the
line, with the Iowa and Indiana follDwinp
on either side but separated from her by
a good stretch of water. As the line ad.
Vanced toward the horizon, tho ships
spread OUT until there was, perhaps, dis
tanco OF three miles between the tins of
the crescent. The ships of tho inuer har-
Dor had slipped out one by one, and stop
ped at various stations until tho entire
formation was ready to move.
| Tho exact order Of the ships could not be
ascertained FROM the shore. From the
highest point in Kcy West the line was
semiciroular. The ships that followed the
three leaders were the cruisers Cincinnati,
Detroit, Nashville the gunboat Whining
ton, Castine, Maehias, Newport, Monitors
and he torpedo boat Foote.
Why the powerful monitors Puritan
and Terror did not accompany thu fleet
could not Officially be learned, but il in said
they may follow shortly. Tho Marbleheud
Is taking on water, and doubtless will join
the squadron in day or two.
The Fern went for ammunition for the
fleet. and vii! carry it to Havana, If that
Is TIC destination, although foreRone
conclusion that tho fleet has moved on
| Cubn Ii certain that for the present at least
is lying well out to sea awaiting furth.
or orders. If those 50 far received, are not
final, torpedo boats held hero can quickly
carry such dispatches TO the ships
W nc Key West awuke, it was u cry OF
VOLTS story again, Bc.-time left tho stu.
elton no different th&n it has boon for
some weeks past, and ruulura of sailing or.
t!crs had been 81 frQurnt and unfonnded
TIM, 1t lacked crcduity this morning
WHOM he town found the hqrLor bare OF
all but few Of its pussant visitors Bat
the terrible tension Of those waiting days
Is past, and all ears arc now stra rcd for
Tho thunder Of guns which will toll that
the real and long waited crises Is at hand
at last.
Key West. April p2 This Grst gun Of
the war was arol this morning 1t was
from one of the U. s. Nashville's ak
| Founders and 1t caused to surrender the
crew Of the Spanish freight steamer Buona
! Viva. The Nashville slghtod- the mer.
chant ship of the coast Of Texas Sho had
aboard arms aud valuaLls merchandise
FIR Havana
| Tn" shot vas fred across her low and IA
the spanish c0!ors wtrb lowered the mn
| siciHn On the Nashville pluyoi "Yankee
| DOOblo' while the American sailors shout :.
ed and saluted old Glory
me .7rahl crew were very much sur
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

bric. The ribbon corset was first made
In Paris. but it has been re-created in
this country. Seveninch ribbon is
used, and each section has four lengths
overlapping ingeniousy. so that the
stay, when worn, incloses the figure as
glove. Plaid ribbon, in gayly con
trasted lines, Is seen oftener than
solid colorings.
These Injuries are sold even to wo-
men Of finer taste. To women who a few
years ago would have expressed indig-
nation il such pronounced colorings
had been submitted to them. Twenty
five dollars is the price Of ribbon cor
set Of this sort. 1t Is out of question
Tor those of us who are in moderate
circumstances But If one has seen the
smartest things she has guide for ex-,
penditures within her means. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
She Trains Race Horses,

Miss Loretta Elliott of Orient, Maine,
the owner of many fast horsos, which
she raised ard trained herself in her
sather's stables. She Is wel-edncat-
ID, cultivated young woman, and tho
TACT that she reccutly won a race on
the track at pottsville, Me-, has by no
means taken from her popularity. She
Is an accomplished Lorsewoman, and at
the same time as sweet and maidenly
as she can be. Tho horses love her
and follow her around like dogs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

BUSAM-STOUT-At Asbury Parson-
sonage, 222 Walnut street, on April l6,
1893. by the Rev. Ezra Tinker, LII. d.. -,
Frank T. Busam TO Miss Lena Stout,
both Of Wilmington.
R-STOUT-At Asbury par.
sonage, 222 Walnut street, Thursday,
April 81, 1893, by the Rev. Ezra Tinker,
LII. D., Thomas Gallagher, of Whining.
ton, to Mrs. Amanda f. Ruth, Of Now.
ark Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
No Calls uCd,

AtJTthnt General Hart O. tho Delaware
National Guand told u REPUBLICAN report
er this morning that he had not called the
guard TO encanpment nor would he until
Tonight or Tomorrow.
| Many Of the officers were Mt the arinory
this morning getting the regiment
suppl" in condition for marching.
Al! tn Q ms are being put in first class
cnullLiuu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

Harry G, Passmore has made arrange
mGnts for another sale of COWS AZ the Per-
kIns fhrln, adjoining Parry's h tel. Bran
dywint hundred, on Monday May .. They
were selected by " S Turner aud arc laid
to be a first class lot Mr. p. seems to be
well pleased with his new location, and
hopes to make 1t great mart for the sale
If sto X otalI kinds. We hope his expec.
tat!Ons may be fully realized,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

Susie. Susie, como in this Instant"
called the woman standing on the
doorstep. And the passers by, looking
around the childress street, saw, after
moment, small black-and-ta dog
trotting up the steps of the house
perhaps the first one of her kind to
b distinguished by the name Of Susie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
More Troons 90 THROUGH.

Four car loads of trooJs Of the Third
United States Cavalry Of Nsw York pass
cd through this city at otl or this morn
ing enroute for Chickamaug,, over the B.
& o. Railroad. Brigaiier General S. B.
M. Young was in command. The troops
number 10 officers and 267 men. 1t took
"a cars to move the troops and their s45
horses, "A mules, 2 ambulances and four
army wagons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
The eaIner.

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
followed by clearing, with little change Of
temperature. Somewhat similar condi-
lions will probably prevail OH sunday.
Tho Thermometer at w. q. Taylor s
drug store, 3J3 King street, registered To.
day AS follows;
iO'clock 10 o'clock / o'clock
81 a. SO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
Resolutions Presented.

In the United States Court this morning
set OF resolutions upon The death of the
late ex-chancellor Woloott. Those who
made addresses were Thomas Holcomb,
Andrew 4. Sanborn, and Peter Il. Cooper,
ute to the memory of the esteemed lawyer
aud citizen who has gone before the bar Of
Eternal Justice to receive his reward! -. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

Walter johnson will leave this city to-
morrow morning for pittsburg Pa hnv.
ing accepted position with large dry
wish him SUCCESS in his new location
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
United States Court,

In the Municipal Court this morning
Henrietta Jackson. colosed, WAS fined IS
and costs for disDrtlcrly conduct
Henry Shannan was fined e. for beg.
ging, and George Hanks was held in 500
bail for court for atealng q pair of shoes
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22
Glove Fitting Ribbons.

Upon the fit and style of the corSS(
will depend much of the smartness Of
the coming spring and summer gowns.
The day Of loose blouses has passed.
and the nodded bodice, not tight, but
perfect, will be the required waist for
elegant dressing upon and after Easters
tide.
Poking about in the marts for toilet
accessories, have come upon what The
Partisan calls high novelty" writes
Margery Daw: 1t is a taffeta ribbon
corset, exquisite in cut, entlcing In IA.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

Taylor and Fullerton7 Blood Purifier
Tor all diseases resulting from impure
blood, Procured by ". 9. Taylor, No 3O2
King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-22

Cuppins and lseohlng. lu3 E. Second
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
THE 4. 4. '. 4. LECTURE.
Dabncy on the spanish
Massacre of HuGuenots in Florida.

Professor Richard Heath Dabney VIII
deliver his lecture on the "Huguenot
Element in Virginia's Population Sat
urday, April 30th. at SIS p. NJ. in the
Chamber of Commerce.
Professor Dabney occupies the Chair
of History and Political Economy at the
University OF Virginia. lie has devoted
much time to historical research, a result
of which is his able work entitled, The
Causes of the French Revolution
The subject of the lecture will engage
the attention of many Nirglnians, as
number of persons Of Huguenot descent
have become prominent in our annals.
Professor Dabney's name Is the AnSh-
cised DAubigne.
one historical incident connected with
the prosecuted Huguenots is OF peculiar
interest at the present moment. In lotto
the English navigator, John HAWKINS
sailed 10 the St Johns river, Florida.
He found there "a colony Of half-starved
Hucuenots awaiting the return OF Ribaut,
their commander. from France. Hawkins
left them one Of his ships. Just then
Ribaut returned with achievements, and
tho colony settled. Shortly afterwards
the Spaniard. Memendey, attackes the
settlers. and murdered the whole colony
of 700 men. women, ana chlldl'H except
about half a dozen who reached the coast
and were taken up by ship and carried
to England. ..o,,
Virqinia and Her Neghbors,' John
Frihe saws that the Huguenots added
10 virginia many estimabie citizens,
whom France could IN AFFORD 10 lose
,rhere is 40 charge for this lecture
md the public is cordially invited to at
tend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27

Richmond: W. W. Atkinson's trustee
to e. NJ. Atkinson. 16 feet on west side
Randolph street, 21S feet south Of Win
der. $3.50.
Noah Brown and wife 10 Leila Ann
Brown. 20 feet on north side Leigh street.
- feet west of Oak, subject TO two deeds
of trust, s7j.
j. Z. Browns trustee 10 f. j. Bass,
81 IL feet on north side of Duval street
1874 &c feet east Of St. James. and ~ teet
on alley I'm rear thereof. is feet from
above property. subject to Hen OF SSSJ
and taxes. $3.50.
Julia *. Herndon TO George /. Herring,
20 2-3 feet on north side Cary street, % 2-5
feet east Of Fourth. $3.50
A II. Lawrence to Julia NJ. Lawrence,
% IL feet on west side Belvidere street.
&c IL feet south of Albemarle, s..
George Pratt to Jane Brown, y feet on
west side Federal street between Richard
and Christian. 500.
Henrico: w. y. Stewart to William r.
Hufuer, mule. horse. and two cows, sur
rev. buggy, and fifty hot-houSs sash on
farm known as Springdale, $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
JUSTICE JOHN ENTERTAINs.
He Holds ~ Reception at the White
Temple. az Does Sergeant Epps.

Justice John had his usual quota OF
sinners before him yesterday morning.
Willis Wood, who was charged with
stealing lot OF silverware from Mr..
5. G. Tinsley. was sent 10 the grand jury.
The boy is only about - years old. He
was arrested Monday evening by Ofiicer
Sutton. He admitted his guilt.
Clara Epps (cooreO was charged with
attempting to cut with knife Minerva
Lockett. The case was continued until
tomorrow TO get more witnesses.
In the case Of John Davis. charged
with fighting i'm the street, the accused
was fined g and costs.
Eddie Jones (cOloreO was before the
throne on the charge of cutting and
wounding with sharp instrument kally
Hatcher, and was sent on To the grand
jury Kally had a severe cut in the back
Of her neck. She seems TO be popular
object Of carving Intentions. Her nus
band is now in the penitentiary Tor cut
ting her.
George Washington aDd Ella Beach
both colored, We're the last sinners. They
were charged with fighting in the street
and were fined each 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
CHEERS IN AN ATLANTA CHURCH.
Flags wave and the Congregation
sings ..NIy Country Ills of Thee.

An Atlanta (Ga.) special OF sunday
saVss "The First Baptist church. the
most fashionable place OF worship IN Az
ianta was tonight the scene or re-
maTkable patriotic demonstration. Inc
nsstor Dr. W. W. Landrum. preached
rrineing war sermon 10 his congregation,
ure1ng the young men TO enlist ana
'a,,anSe the destruction Of the Maine, and
- 80 IL that the country was not made
ibe TOOL of Wall street The congrega-
lion was gradually wrought up and me
nastof asked that all present join him
i'm The hymn. My Country, It's OF Thee'
.Srhree thousand people sang, and at
,b. conclusion OF the song dozens OF tiny
United states flags were flung into AR
snd enthusiasm ran rampant for fully
Ten minutes. The pastor did not attempt
10 check ii, but repeated his injunction
=, ~ Young men To 10 10 the front and
nrove that there were yet men in the
South who were determined 10 sustain
national honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
MOORE DAMAGE SUIT REDIVINts.
Claims $4,000 for Injuries from the
{. a O.-Other Court News.

A suit was Instituted in the City Circuit
Court yesterday by Moore's Administra-
trix against the Chesapeake and ONO
Railway Company for $4,000 damages.
This suit is brought for injuries re-
ceived bv James NJ. Moore. the husband
of the plaintiff. on January 18th, which
caused his death.
4 charter was granted TO the KlchHlohu
Worlingmen's Social club, colored or
ganizaton.
The following judgments were rendered
i'm the Law and Equity Court:
Eliza A. Francis tgainst a. c. Calder
for S3A.d.
John r. Anderson & Son against
Thomas \. Render for so.
The case set for trial yesterday was
POSTPONED on account Of the sickness or
am important witness.
The court will hear no more jury cases
after next Saturday.
In the ChanceTy Court a. VI. Tomllnson
qualified as administrator Of the estate
of Robert y. Austin. Value OF estate,
100
A marriage license was issued 10 Joseph
+. Reardon and Emma Y. Woods, the
marriage 10 take place to-day. MI
Reardon is a locomotive fireman.
The subcommittee on streets VIII meet
to-day at O'Clock in the city Hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
Griffith In "Faust" To light.

John Griffith, young and successful
aspirant for stellar honors in the role
of Mephisto, in the drama OF "Faust'
makes his first appearance in this city
at the Academy of Music tonight.
Mr.. Griffith is not as well known mere
as in the North and West, where he mas
for over five years been presenting ms
version Of Goethe's immortal poem oil
the evil deity There is no play when
affords wider scope for the lavish dis
play of the latest electrical effects than
a spectacular production Of Faust ana
to that portion of the play Mr.. grimm
has devoted a considerable sum OF money
and the aid of many experts.
The engagement includes matinee ana
night performances tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
This Great body Ia Meet in Norfoih
Nexf Friday Week.

The southern Baptist Convention an
orgspization which embraces the Bap-
,,s, churches OF the South, and is. indeed
ono Of the largest religious bodies In this
country will meet In annual session FRI
49, morning. May 9th. at $50 o'clock,
nth the First Baptist church Of Norfolk
,rhe body is "A representative one. com
,,osed of delegates from all the churches
n,oh,aced i'm the convention. The annual
,.rmon this year will be preached by
DR. B. L. Whitman, president Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
old Don MIN ION
- STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
;lSgs<% DAILY LINE
FOR
NEW YORK
EXCEPT SCNDAY.

ENCEPI 81 MA \.
Passengers can leave Richmond daily
except Sunday via Chesapeake and Ohio
railway at $50 A. NJ. or Richmond and
Petersburg railroad Norfolk and West
ern route % y. NJ, connecting at Norfolk
with Old Dominion Line steamer sailing
same evening lor New York
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich-
mond every Monday at Z. NJ for New
York via James river.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
COmpany's, 903 east Main street, Chcsa-
and Petersburg railroad depots, and at
companys office, 1912 east Main street,
Richmond. Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
FOR New York and all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamer sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY at 3
T.. NJ; also by steamer leaving Rich
nOnd every WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY az , p. W. for Norfolk, connecting
with steamer Tor New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
Freight received and forwarded. and
through bills OF iading issued for all
northern, eastern. and foreign ports
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily, except Sun
Gay. at 3 Z. VI. Saturday, p. NJ, TO
Norfolk or Old Point Comfort. connect
ing with Norfolk and Western railroad
or Chesapeake ana ONO railway.
Direct steamer (via James-river route)
leaves every SATURDAY , =. NJ. pas
scngers and freight. and freight by
steamers via Norfolk every MONDAY
and WEDNESDAY at 3 =. NJ.
Sailngs from company's pier. No %
North river. foot OF Beach street
freight received and forwarded daily,
except Sunday.
For further information apply 10
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent.
1919 east Main street
Richmond. Va
W. l.. Guillaudeu. Nice-Presldent and
Traffic Manager. New York. ap 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
Ihe MeIsh Prize-simgers.

The double quartette of Welsh voices
that will sing in Association Hall on
Friday night is one Of the best combina-
lions of voices that have appeared in the
city for years.
They are called the Welsh Prize sing
ers, because they have won so many
contests In the prize contests Of England
and Wales. and their tour In this coun-
try has amounted to a perfect ovation.
II was a Welsh choir that won the prize
AT the Worlds Fair. and while every
nationality has its singers, Wales prodl-
eies are so common in that talent which
in other countries would be carefully cul-
tivated talked about, and made much Of
are scarcely noticed.
Reserved seats will be placed on sale
to-day at I o'clock L. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
COURT ORDERS.


NIEGINIA.-IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
NOND, THE ETH DAY OF APRIL
H. Bland. j. J.. Bland, Dunbar Robin
s.u and Rosa Lee........''''Flaintiils'
I.r.J robinson. John ". Robinson,
Lender Collins. Althea Collins, Lean
..- collins Jr. Elias Collins. Llewellyn
collins. Ida Collins, Mary /. Collins,
sarah Collins. Daisy Lee Collins. Lave
Robinson. Mary Alice Robinson,
Hr..ma Jordan. Lucy Jordan, Daisy
Jordan Roberta Jordan. John Mayo,
rr Alavo his wife; Caledonia Harris
and Anthony Harris, the said Anthony
D. r,f- being nonresident and the
Ed. Lucy Jordan, Daisy Jordan. Ro-
r.-4 Jordan. Althea Collins, Leander
collins. Jr, Llewellyn Collins Elias
collins. Ida Collins. Mary l.. Collins,
sarah Collins. and Daisy Lee Collins
.r, infants under the age of II years.
Defendants.
r.. object of this suit is TO have LOT
N. .s WEST MARSHALL STREET.
N...ug go feet on Marshall street be-
tween Graham and Gilmer streets and
...ne back between parallel lines llb
...f f1 an alley. lately occupied by SUI
..u. Harris, of when Waiter Harris
..H ..izti sold and the proceeds there
..... distributed and divided among the
I..- .f Cornelius Harris, Mary Robin
-r and Emiuda Lee. irf pursuance OF
H. ..-ond clause OF said Walter Harris's
... which was prObated I'm the Chancery
..t of the city of Richmond on the
. .ty Of May. 1871 and recorded I'm the
.....- otiice of said court in Win-BOOk
,. page o..
I.I -fdavit having been made and
f.. hal Anthony Harris is "a non-resi-
On. NJ Virginia. it Is ordered that he
..a..r here within fifteen days after
..- Indication Of this notice In the
81 r..ud Dispatch a newspaper pub
. n the city of Richmond. Va and
A. whatever is necessary TO protect his
interest herein.
CHARLES O. SANILLE. Clerk.
a ..uE-Icstc.
CHARLES o. SAVILLE. Clerk.
'.. D.ggs Warren r. Mercer, p. q.
CAP l3-W4b
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27

Columbian University, Washington. DR..
Whitman has a national reputation as an
educator and speaker OF great power.
He has been termed one Of the five
great preachers OF this country" There
Is some fear that the attendance upon
the sessions OF the convention this year
will not be as large az usual because of
the war and the excited condition Of the
people. The fear that Norfolk may be
stormed by a hostile fleet, though regard
ed as groundless. may also keep some
away. The body VIII be in session Fri
day. the 9th, Saturday. Sunday, and
Monday.