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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

various States arriving to-day. Up TO
this time about 100 recruits have az
rived for the two corps.
Bright, cheerful weather continues 10
prevail at the park, and the vast body OF
soldiers Is apparently In the best OF
spirits. The sick rate is gradually dimin-
ishing, and the regiments from the most
northerly portion of the country now feel
that they are thoroughly acclimated.
The rations have improved until there Is
no further complaint from any quarter.
The vouchers for fresh beef aggregate
more than $4,000 per week. The hospital
department, under Lieutenant-Colonel
Hartsuff, is making rapid progress.
Colonel Grigsby's cowboys have reach
ed wonderful proficiency in their work
since reaching this point. They are hard
workers. and although the whole army
expected 10 witness disorder in their
camp, they are among the most orderly
and best-behaved men here. The health
OF the regiment is remarkable.
Speaking of the health of the army a
member Of General Brooke's stan said
that in proportion as the loving supplies
from home" are kept out the health of the
troops will improve While the Kindness
Of those who have friends at the park is
highly appreciated, it is claimed that
many of the boxes Of delicaeies shipped a
long distance reach the park In a very
bad condition, being spoiled and wholly
fDdigestible
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
IN GUANTANAMO BAY.
Cable station EstabIisheJ-Mines
Taken from the Harbor.

Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press.)
PLAYA DEL ESTE CABLE STATION.
GUANTANAMO BAY, PROVINCE OF
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, TUESDAY, June
H.-The cable at this point, on which Colo
mel Allen, with the cable boat Adra. had
been working for several days, under
great difficulties. was opened for opera
ton to-day. Communication with Wash
ington was established, and several Off
cial messages have been received from
Washington.
Matters in the harbor have been quiet
for two days, but stirring events are ex-
pected soon. The launches of the cruiser
Marblehead and the gunboat Dolphin. to-
day, by command of Commander McCalla,
dragged the channel leading TO the town
Of Caimanera, and turned up seven con
tact mines, each containing liz pounds of
guncotton.
The mines were exactly similar 10 those
found some days since by the Texas and
Marblehead, and every one had been hit
by one of our boats on the occasion of
the bombardment. Commander McCalla
said the escape Of the American warships
was little short of providentiaI.
The work of dragging out the mines to-
day, under charge of Lieutenant Bough-
ter of the Marblehead; Ensign Cole. of
the Dolphin, and Ensign Gherardi. OF the
Marblehead. was dangerous. and was
handsomely done by the young officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
The Dispatck's war Man.

Appreciating the great need at this
time Of an up-to-date pocket war map.
the Dispatch secured the services OF one
OF the best-known map publishers Ia
this country, and the work is noy COM
plete.
We are now prepared to furnish our
subscribers with our pocket war-map at
10 cents per copy. 1t Includes Cuba. all
Of the West indies, the Philippines. to-
gether with the east coast of China
Korea. and Japan, Spain, with Western
Europe, and the United States. II Is tust
what our people want at this time. La
printed in eight colors on strong paper.
1t is just suited TO tho pocket When
spread IL measures 32x16 inches. and fo,d-
ed 2lzx5Is inches. Mailed to any out-or-
town address for 10 cents IN coin. Stamps
will 3ot be received. Address
MAP DEPARTMENT.
1he Dispatch Company,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
BLOCKADE TO HE CLOSER.
Clearnnces for Cuba VIII he Denied
Vessels With Provisions.

WASHINGTON, June 22-Acting-Secre-
tary Spaulding to-day wired instructions
&c all Atlantic-coast collectors to refuse
clearances for Cuban ports to vessels
with provisions or other material which
can be used In maintaining war; regard
less OF whether the ports are not block
aided. or whether the provisions, etc, are
confraband or not. This action is taken
under the joint resolution of April 22d,
the enforcement Of which has been en-
trusted by the President TO the Secretary
of the Treasury. The power bestowed by
that resolution is broader than powers
urder international law, as now con-
strued, and its exercise draws tighter the
lines about the Spanish West Indies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Low Rates via Southern Railway,
Account of Fourth Of July, 1895.

Account Of this occasion the Southern
railway viii sell tickets between points
on its line and connections at rate or
one and one-third frst-class fares for the
rcund-trip.
Tickets win be sold July I'd and Cd,
with final limit returning July :. 1895.
These rates are very low, and every
one who can possibly DO so should avail
themselves OF this opportunity to visit
home. friends. or the various resorts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
ROUGH RIDERS RAISE A ROW.
A General Fight, In which Woman
is shot


TAMPA, FLA. June PA party of
mule-packers and Ro1gh Riders went
early this morning to the house of Alice
May and raised row. A general fight
followed and Alice May was shot seve.
raj times by the men. and one OF the men
was shot by a person IN the house. The
woman was shot three times. One of the
wounds is dangerous, nd the men are
held TO await developments. Three mule
packers and two Rough Riders were ar
rested q few minutes after the shooting.
The man who was shot is not seriously
injured.
This evening Major Percy who is ia
command CT the Rough Riders remain
ing here, called at police headquarters.
He was told that there was no doubt
about the Identification OF the men, and
it would probably so very hard with
them, The Major expressed the hope
mat this would be the case believing
that the punishment of the culprlts would
lave a good effect on the troops gene
rally. He said that the bad conduct or
these few would bring the entire camp
again under the strictest discipline lie
regretted the reflection cast upon the
regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
PRACTICE MARCHES Al TAMPA.
Volunteers Beat Negro Driver TIL
He Faints.

TAMPA, FLA, June 22.-The First Regi-
ment District of Columbia Volunteers,
left their camp at $50 this evening, in
heavy marching order. II marched
through Main street to Tampa Heights.
where they are stopping tonight. At 4
In the morning they will turn out and go
through four hours hard drilling, return
inc ~ their camp about 10 o'clock I'm the
morning. The Second New York Regi-
ment returned to their camp this morning
from a similar narch-out.
Early this morning party of volun-
teers attacked a negro driver with bricks.
beating him 80 badly that he tainted from
loss OF blood. They were not arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
SPANISH FAIRY TALE.
ALLEGED soufi, and Central American N
Combination Against Uncle sam,

LONDON, June 23.-rhe Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
Reliable information has been ie-
oeiyee In diplomatic circles here from
South America that preliminary steps are
being taken TO Summon a conference OF
all south ana Central American repub-
ncs. TO consider the advisability OF adopt
ing defensive measures against future
aggression by the United States"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
QUEEN CHRISTMAS POSITION.
IL IL Increasingly UncOmforta BILE
Next spanish Defeat Dangerous.

LONDON. June 22.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
"All the information that reaches here
from Madrid proves beyond a doubt that
the position OF the Queen Regent has be-
come altogether untenable. and that her
Majesty will resign the regency within a
very short period.
ut may prove feasible 10 establish
Regency Council, but, according TO pres
ent Indications this appears questionable.
I'm well-informed quarters here 1t is be-
lieyed that the next defeat Tor the span-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Hicks-Beach Against Chamberlain.

LONDON, June 22.-POlltical oratory is
beginning TO throw interesting light on
the supposed Cabinet dissensions. While
the Marquis of Lansdowne. Secretary of
state for War, was declaring tonight his
approval of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain,
Secretary of State for the Colonies, Sir
Michael Hicks Beach. Chancellor Of the
EXchequer in a speech to the London
bankers and merchants at the Mansion
House, rather pointedy criticised Mr..
Chamberlain, without naming him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
prRrssIMA CoNCEPCION ESCAPES.
With Her Food Supplies and Gold
She Gets Into Trinidad.

Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press)
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, June 22-The
captain Of the steamer Adula, which ar
rived here yesterday from Cienfuegos,
reports that while on the way to this
mort he met the United States auxiliary
cruiser Yankee. seventy miles off the Gu
han coast. This was the only warship
he sighted during the voyage.
The captain further said he had learned
NJ Cienfuegos that the Spanish steamer
Purissims Conception, which sailed from
Kingston. June 16th with food supplies
for the Spanish troops, and carrying, il
is understood. 100000 in gold, had arrived
AT Trinidad, province Of Santa Clara.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
BLANCO NOT SHOT.
NO FOUNDATION FOR THE REPoRr
THAT HE WAS.
he IS POPULAR IN HlBAHA.
He HAS Not Decided That There Shall
he No Exchange of Prisoners,
Though He Cannot Yet ReIessa
HobsOn.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Prcss)
HABANA. June o. 1870 A. M.--Thcre
is absolutely no foundation for the re-
port published in the United states Of an
attempt to assassinate Captain General
Blanco by a member OF the volunteers,
whose brother, II was alleged, had been
shot for completely In a plot against tho
government. General Blanc0 enjoys tho
esteem Of all classes in Habana. including
the volunteers. and is regarded with the
utmost confidence as the representative
OF Spanish sovereignty. They Cubsns ad.
NIT that they are under obligations TO
General Blanco for the establishment OF
autonomy in the island. The palace
guards are from the volunteers and
several officers Of that body are aides on
the Generals stan
General BlancC's public appearances ara
frequently the occasion OF patriotic de-
monstrations. and that he has no fear
of assassination is shown by the fact
that he often rides out without escort.
visiting the fortifcations about Habana
without the attendance of the usual body
guard.
HABANA SERENE.
Complete tranquility reigns In Habana.
The greatest confidence is felt that tho
Spanish forces will successfully cope with
the American soldiers who were yesters
day reported to have arrived on board
transports off the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba. There is great enthusiasm among
the troops and volunteers. who are all
anxious to fight against the invaders.
Captain General Banco denies that ha
has decided that there shall be no ex-
change of prisoners with the United
States. At the same time the CaptaiIi-
General says he cannot allow the ex-
change of Lieutenant Hobson and the
other members of the party who sailed
the Merrimac into the mouth OF the har-
Dor at Santiago de Cuba, for the reason
that the Lieutenant and his compSnions
had opportunities for seeing the harbor
and it's defences. The most common pru-
denoe, the Captain General says, would
forbid that these men be now given their
liberty, as proposed by the United States.
Captain-General Blanco added that he
had not forbidden the approach Of vessels
bearing flags OF truce, but had oniy orr
dered that no vessel be permitted 60 ap-
proach within six miles of the shore. so
that it might be made impossible for off,
GERS of the United States to make draw
ings Of or inspect fortresses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

Major-General Fitzhugh Lees private
secretary, James 7. Gatewood Jr.. who
was killed by lightning at Pablo Beach.
Fla. June 18Th, carried d policy In the
Germania Life Insurance Company. of
New York, which was taken out only
short time since through its southern
manager, Mr.. James w. Graves OF this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
BRITISH BOAT cAPsIzEs.
Fourteen sailors Who Were Therein
Deyoured by Sharks.

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES. June
gone Of the boats of the British ship.
Bay OF Naples, from Natal for TschIo,
capsized o.. Noumea, the capital OF New
Caledonia. and fourteen sailors were de-
voured By sharks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
QUEEN SEEKING MEDIATION.
stage of Diplomatic Negotiations
Not Yet Reached.


LONDON, June 23.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
1.-The queen Regent has privately caused
those sovereigns who are her relatives to
be directly sounded, and those whom she
regards as friends to be indirectly sound
ed, as TO whether they are willing 10 me-
diate, but the stage Of diplomatic nego-
tiations has not yet been reached, and K
is very doubtful whether ii will be for
some time 10 come.
SEAAIEN FOR OUR NAVY.
'The semi-official Post hears from
Antwerp that persons commissioned by
the Washington Government TO enlist sea-
men on neutral soil are said To have en-
ticed away more than a thousand Ger
man sailors for the American navy and
the auxiliary cruisers. This would ex-
plain the difficulty German captains have
experienced OF late in manning their
ships"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
NON-COMBATANF PRISONERS.
They VIII he Surrendered To Repre-
sentatiyes OF Spain.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-The Attor-
ney-General has decided to surrender to
the ambassadors OF France and Ger
many, as the diplomatic representatives
OF Spain. the non-combatants and crews
of the prize merchant-vessels captured
by ships OF our navy since the declara-
ton of war. They will be deported at
the expense of the Spanish Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
:. III. Tyler and Il. b. Harrison, of
virginia in the List.

virginia in the List.
WASHINGTON, June 22-The Senate
to-day confirmed these nominations:
ostmasters-Virginia: J. Z. Daven-
port. Gordonsville; Mary II. S. Long,
Charlottesville. North Carolina: J. w.
Shuford, Hickory.
To be Brigadier-General-Henry v.
Boyuton. of the District of Columbia.
Additional Paymaster-S. II. Tyler, OF
Virginia.
Assistant Quartermaster, With the
Rank of Captain--E. 3. Harrison, Of Nir-
ginia.
Third Regiment Volunteer Infantry-J.
A. Toole. of Georgia; assistant surgeon,
with the rank of first Lieutenant; NJ. w.
Harris. of Georgia. captain; 5. r. Wylie,
of Georgia, first lieutenant; f. f. Cren-
shaw. OF Georgia, second lieutenant.
Tenth Regiment Volunteer Infantry
r. Carroll, South Carolina, to be chap
lain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

Before going, get supplies OF the New
Books and other reading matter. Writing
Papers, Fountain Pens. Writing Desks.
Portfolios, Pocket Dictionaries. Dressing.
Cases Hunter & CO.. 629 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Notice of Removal.

The Sanitary Towel Supply COMPANY
has removed from Ninth and Grace
Streets (St. Clair HoteD 10 the New York
Laundry Works, No. l2 north Ninth
street New phone. 50; Old phone, 54l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

In the Cuban swamps q bottle OF DIR.
Siegert's Angostura Bitters will do won.
ders to keep your digestive organs in
order- '-~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Types of Physical Courage

in warfare are brought out IN a timely
story called "a Question OF Courage" by
william McLennaa, IN the July HAIR
PER'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
c. & o. SUNDAY OUTING

To Old Point, Ocean View, and Nor
folk.
For One Dollar you can visit Old Point,
Ocean View, and Norfolk, via Chesapeake
and Ohio Sunday Outings. dividing your
time between them. Leave Richmond
$50 A. NJ. every Sunday.
Returning leave Norfolk Gas p. NJ:
Ocean View p. NJ, and Old Point Z.
NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
invest cents, and try Elastic starch.

New Era In the Middle West" by G..
". Harger, Is in the July HARPER's. n
Indicates the financial lessons or the late
period Of depression. and the recovery Of
a sound basis for future prosperity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
RECRUITS POURING IN.
Chfckamauga Camp Cheerfut-Dan.
ger from Home Delicacies.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL MILL
TARY PARK. June 22.-Recruits continue
40 pour into the park, about 200 from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
For Diseases of the Liver, stomach.
and Kidneys

the Water OF tho Greenbrisr White Sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable in America.
PURCELL, LADo q Co.. Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Seaside, Mountains. countr,,

Keep in style and use Elastic Starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

iards will upset the conditions prevailing
In Madrid. where the situation Is already
extremely confused"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
James II. Gatewood's Insurancc.

Money saved BY using Elastic stA.rh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
Elastic Starch requires no cooking.

The July HARPER'S contains an Amer
ican woman's vivid account OF a Spanish
bull-fght. illustrated from photographs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

An American Girls Romance
in the Caucasus, by Julian Ralph, Is one
OF many attractive features In the July
HARPER'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23
The Ne ather.

Elastic starch once tried. always used
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

Fl WASHINGTON. June ss.--Fore.
FAIR cast for Thursdays
- For Virginia. North CaroI,n.
and South caroIina--Fair ws..
ther; warmer; easterly or variable vtnes
THE WEATHER IN RICHMoxn
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
State Of thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-23

"HFtH THEH NOTumu
for the attractions
which
The Eiks
Will offer on their
Moonlight
on
July 18th.
A Great Bill.
A Good Timci
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
MAY USE LA GRAND DUCHESS.
\ Government OfiiCial Inspccts Her
Would BE Hospital Ship.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March 10
Special.-It is probable that the Plant
Line steamer la Grande Duchesse VIII
be purchased by the government and
converted into "a hospital ship in the
event of hostilities. The Duchesse is
speedy. making twenty miles an hour,
through any kind Of sea. The ship IS
an auxiliary cruiser and carries 6-inch
guns. but should this country become in
volved i'm war with Spain and the La
Grande Duchesse be used as q hospital
ship. she will fly the flag Of the Red
Cross Society and will be thus protected,
so that no warship will fire on her.
Surgeon General Van Reypen. of the
Navy. returned to-day from Newport
News where he went 10 examine into the
practicability Of converting the Plant line
steamer La Grand Duchess into an ambu
lance or hospital ship for use Of the Navy
In the event Of hostilities with Spain.
This steamer which General Van Reypen
says Is large. roomy and airy, formerly
piled between New York and Savannah,
but was laid up because OF the disarrange-
ment of her boilers. So far as the ac-
commodations are concerned the vessel,
after some necessary work would make
an admirable ambulance ship, but the
lack of boilers which it would take sew
oral months to replace limits her adapt
ability for use at the present time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
SALE OF CUBA.
Such Talk Useless According 20 a
Semi-OhiciaI Statement.

MADRID. March ia semi-ofiicial
agency to-day published the following an
nOuncement:
1T IS useless TO talk Of the sale of Gu
ba. The question could not be arranged
except by parliament. and it is impossible
that any Spanish Chamber would agree
10 sell the Island at any price
The financial press comments upon the
facility with which Spain has supported
the heavy financial burdens incurred on
account Of the instructions In Cuba and
the PHILIPPINE Islands and points out that
although since Senior Sagasta has been
Premier the cost Of wars has exceeded
300 900 900 pesates. the note circulation Of
the Bank of Spain has only increased
from liza go. 800 10 1883, 63G. 60 pesates.
Upon this showing the press asserts that
no one doubts that if fresh loan should
be required it could be raised as easily
as was the loan a year ago
FL HeraldO i'm a very conciliatory arti-
Gle. supposed in official circles 10 be in
spircd, after pOoh-poohing the fiction that
Spain desires to provoke a war says:
III the United States really wishes
peace and Spain is resolved 20 maintain
it let each go half way, and the pacifica-
ton of cuba and the tranquility of Eu-
rope will be accomplished
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
SIXTY-FIVE TONS OF SHELLS.
The Artillery from Fortress Monroe To
Move To-Day.

NORFOLK. VA. March 1G-Special-
Sixty-dvc tons OF shells will be brought
here by the Washington steamer tO-mOr-
row. These are consigned TO the Fort
Norfolk magazine. but as il is more con-
venient they will, it Is stated. be LANDED
at st. Helena, opposite the navy yard.
The SeabOard Air Line has been award
ed the contract for transportating three
companies of artillery men from Fort
Monroe TO points nearer the probable
scene of action IN the event of trouble
With Spain.
one Of these goes 10 Fort Morgan near
Mobile. one 10 Fort Caswell on Cape
Fear river one to Fort Tybee, near Sa-
vannah. The troops will. II Is stated.
leave Fort Monroe tomorrow.
The company oroered 70 Fort Sheridan
on tho Potomac will leave on the Wash
ington steamer next Friday night.
Many affecting scenes have been en-
acted about Old Point, il is said, since
the troops have been ordered away.
There will be a sundering of many ties.
In two instances at least, artillerymen
were married to their sweethearts before
going ito the front"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
TO BUY SHOT AND SHELL,
Colonel Rivera, of Cuba, Calls on Cen
eral Corbin and Wants Troops.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE War
Department Is making ready for another
big contract. looking 10 the procurement
Of a lot Of shot and she'll An advertise
ment mas just been issued. calling for
cast iron projcctiles for sea-coast can
non" The bids are made Tetu nable next
Monday al o'clock AZ the Ordnance
ONCE. War Department The shot and
shell are Of the heaviest description. lS1
ten-inch solid shot. go twelvo-.nch NOR
tar shells. weighing 500 pounds each. and
500 tweNe-inch mortar shells. weighing
1000 pounds each being wanted. These
prOjecties are entirely different from
the million dollars worth ordered ycster-
day Those were steel shot and shell.
known as armor piercers. and intended for
use on battleships. monitors and armored
vessels. Those ordered to-day are for
lightly armOred or unarmored ships. or
else for deck plercers. being fired from
mortars with a plunging ire into the
deck OF vessels lying out AT sea. Being
OF cast metal. these projectiles. II is said.
will be much cheaper than the armor
piercers already ordered
The Equipment Bureau OF the Navy
Department. has prepared itself for the
equipment at very short notice OF any
vessels of the auxiliary navy that may
be acquired. with the most approved sig
mailing devices now employed
Considering the competition offered by
the navy and marine corps In the enlist
ment OF recruits. the War Department
feels that IL Is doing very we'll In securing
men for the artillery regiments. Tho
Adjutsnt- Generals report to-day was
that 200 men had been secured. This 10
~ The tate Of seg psg month. and about az