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AT the West Virginia University com
mencement the president announced the
following prizes: The Richard Randolph
Mcmahon prizes in English literature,
s25 in gold, to E. F. Goodwin in law,
S25 in gold, to w. T. Ice, Jr.; in military
tactics, s25 in gold, to H. NJ. Gore.
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a NOTABLE EXCEPTION.

LOT such exceptional men we have a
notable example in Charles B. Rouss.-
From between the plough handles of his
fathers farm in the Valley of Virginia he
comes forth the merchant prince of New
York city, whose wise and liberal policies
have planted so many widely scattered
enterprises over this broad land the
philanthropist, whose benefactions, large
and small, have filed so many humble
homes with gladness and erected rnonu-
ments of public zeal for human welfare;
the helpful friend of helpless men and
women, whose hearts have failed them
for fear in the hard battle against the
odds of poverty. In such one we find
the master-man; one who, with all his
native modestY, becomes to the young
men of this university and of the genera
tions which shall follow, an illustrious
example of what one man may do, who
never lets 'Idare not wait upon 1 would. ;
From his early boyhood have known
him well. From his pupilage in the old
Winchester Academy, ont of whose clas-
sic shades have gone forth into all the
walks of life, men VINO have adorned and
blest their generation. In the dark days
of the great Confederate struggle; in the
darker days which followed; ali through
the difficulties and bitter disappointments
of his early mercantile life in the rnetrop-
oils, until at last. by force of will. snatch
ing victory from defeat, he lays deep and
broad the foundations of financial sue
cess, and rears the proud superstructure
of the millionaire merchant.
"Of such career speak in this pres
ence not to glorify or praise the man, but
to furnish the example, which may be at
once an inspiration to effort and an as
surance of attainment. For. underlying
this career, are no adventiious circum-
J stances, which foster incidence or dignity
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,

Repairing Harness of all kinds in a durable
A new collar made out of an old one If Won
only have the rim left. Bring in your work.
and you will be surprised to see how little it
will cost for me to put it in good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style.
April 8, '95-tf. La. OsBOURN,
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Indoors and Out.

My health was very poor and 1 suf-
fered from dizzy spells, rheumatism and
weak nerves. did not care to live in
such a condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has changed all this. 1t has completely
cured me and am now able to work
hard indoors and out" Mrs. John A.
Lively, Dallas, w. Virginia.
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The National Civil Ser
vice School.
81 East a pitol Street. Washington, d. c.
INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENCE.


Do Won wish to enter the government ser
vice? If you do we can help you, 1t is our
business to prepare persons for taking the
Civil Service Examinations; to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
Thousand one hundred aud thirtY-eight posi-
tions arc now filed by the Civil Service Com
mission, and we prepare people so they can
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
common-school education? If you have we
time. We will give you examinations until
YOU are prepared, marking your work just as
you will be marked by the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is mere nominal one
of $40 and after you are appointed you pay
u commission of percent of your first years
salary. Thus it is to our interest to fit you
soon as possible in order to get our pay in
full. BY u recent order of the President the
number of places to be filled by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from 55.736 10 SIS, 1SS or by
over SO per cent, All Government EN- ployces
arc now included except fourth-class post
IN asters and those persons classified as labor
ers There never better time than the
present i'll which to prepare for civil sc rvicc
position. There never was u time when as
IN any positions were open TO competition at
pr esent, We have our students in every De-
partment of the Government. Some are now
getting as high us $4,000 per annum Many
are getting 81 200 81 AGO. 81 600 and $1,S co.
w have been engaged in preparing persons
for the Civil Service for eleven years and our
success is shown by the large number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
ital Bank of Washington. ID. c., to our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications to the Secre-
tarY. COURT F. WOOD, LII. NJ,
311 East Capital ST.,
June 90, 1896. Washington. ID C.
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New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-roorn
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley 9S Boxwell.
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein a
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The Rouss Laboratory.
Presentation Speech of Req. DR.. T. NJ Carso
Tribute to the Blind Plilanttropist.

Rev. DR.. T. NJ. Carson, rector of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynohburg, in
presenting the physical laboratory, the
gift of Mr.. Charles B. Rouss. of New
York, on the occasion of the recent ded-
icatory exercises at the University OF
Virginia, said:
Your Excellency the Governor, La
dies and Gentlemen-By the courtesy of
the committee of arrangements from the
board of visitors and faculty of the Uni
versity, present through you to the
State of Virginia one of that group of
buildings which completes the great
quadrangle. 1t is not necessary that /
speak of the edifce itself, beautiful, as it
is unique in its architecture, for to all
beholders 1T stands structure of majes-
tic frame Nor need more than men,
ton the admirable fitness of its appoint
ments to the uses of an age which values
science, largely, if not chiefly, as sys-
tematized knowledge in the service
which it renders to art, which is knowl-
edge made efficient by skill
Henceforth in respect of these-both
science and art-the Rouss Physical
Laboratory fills a space hitherto unoc-
cupied in the rich equipment of this great
seat of learning. Rather let me for a
moment point the moral of this gift in the
life and character of its generous donor.
"It is commonly accepted, but, as 1
think, unsound adage that men are the
creatures of circumstances True it is,
men for the most part do live, and move,
and have their being under the lirnita-
tions of conditions, prosperous or adverse,
for which they have little or no response
bility. Like dumb driven cattle here
and there, uncomp1ainingly they tread
the mill, and without thought or care for
the betterments, follow the beaten path
which fate or fortune orders. Despite
the Roman maxim, they live and labor
content with the lot which nature gives ;
Certainly we ali admit, however reluct-
antly, the force of environment, the po-
tentiality of the accidents of fortune
But there are men who instinctively re-
volt against this iron despotism, men
whose nature. breaking through the de-
pressions of environment, energies into
the larger liberty, which makes them
masters of conditions-makes them, not
the creatures, but the creators of circum-
stances.
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hauIino.

TNHE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
i, of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon at
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 10 and from the railroad depots
o specially. Orders left at the Livery stable
of Mr.. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt at
teP5iSn; beo %. ,oa EDGAR D. GLAZE
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No cure No pay.

Diseases among horsee, such as Pole Evil,
Fistula, Thrush in feet, Scratches. Grease in
Heel. and ali other diseases horses are subject
to, cured. No cure no pay.
/. N. MERCHANT,
Charles Town, jefferson Co., w. Va.
z. E. WELSH, Gen. Agt., W. Va.
Jan. l1-tf
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ri usic Lessons.

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RuHL win
vi resume their class in Vocal and Iustru-
mental Music Sept. end, 1898. at their resi-
dence on the corner of Samuel and Liberty
mental Lessons will save time and money by
taking from them. They will teach Vocal in
class and special. and Instruments as follows.
Piano, Organ, Violin. Guitar and Banjo.
Also Sight Reading, Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
Aup 1S95
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George p. Travis,
THE BOSS BARBER

THE BOSS BARBER,
DEsPECTFULLY announces to his friends
III and the public that has removed to the
room heretofore occupied by DR.. v. L. Perry,
one door east of the Carter House. My
shop is large and roomy, andI shall constantly
have the Services of competent assistant
Pro mptness. neatness and politcnessmy motto.
Feb l. 1898.
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Hoods Pills are the favorite family ca
thartic. Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
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Shoes /! Shoes

Great Variety of Shoes and Slippers for
everybody, at all prices. for Spring and Sum
mer. Just opened. Prices marked down to
make short profits to suit the times.
April 81. s. S: DALGARN.
DLUMBING and Gas Fitting done n the
i latest styles, by EAsTERDAY s. co.
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selfshness, or succor cowardice. but
principles of honest thrift. essential to
success-principles which, faithfully in
corporated in conduct, will not fail the
humblest.
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Where Charlie Sleeps.

TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE IS, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
AT MANzANILl0.
Believed That That Place Would Sur
render to I 900 Americans.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. August a p.
M.-(Delayed in transmission).-The war
ships Massachusetts and Dixie arrived
at Guantanamo Bay last night and i'm
meditely started coaling
Commander Todd of the Wilmington
reports that the condition at Manzani.lo'
AS learned from General Rion, are as
follows:
There arc about 2000 regulars, 1000 vol
unteers and 800 b0mbarderos Cor firemen)
there. They appcar(to be well suppiled
with cattle and provisions. but are be-
leved TO be short of ammunition.
Recent events I'm that vicinity have
disheartened them. and it is believed that
the appearance of an American force
even of only 900 men. would result in
the capltulation Of the place. SO far az
the forts are concerned, they amount TO
little or nothing beyond some field pieces
tomporarilv placed in position and be-
longing 10 the army. But II IS said there
are about twenty field pices In the VI
cinity
The last expedition 10 Manzanillo TOOK
the Spaniards there by surprise and they
-hought an American force was landing
south of the town near NerQuero.
The Spanish force generally from Man
zanlllo TO Trinidad are said 10 be In a
demoralized condition.
The south coast OF the Province Of
Puerto Principe is reported 10 be de-
serted. There is no shipping there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
RULING ON RECEIPTS.
A Soldier Sentenced 10 Six Months
Hard Labor

WASHINGTON. August 5.-Special-A
receipt in the following form has been
submitted TO Commissioner Scott for his
ruling as to its taxabihty:
Mr. John Doe tenanD.
ITO Richard ROc.-Dr. (ownef).
ITO rent OF fat &c.-deScription-
leased for Aug. 1895
Received payment. August --. 1s9s
Richard Roe
The commissioner holds that this re-
ceipt Is taxable as a memorandum for the
hire. use or rent OF lands, a tenement,
or a portion thereof The tax imposed is
20 cents
In view OF the large number Of Inquiries
relating 10 different forms Of receipts
used. the Commissioner says where a
receipt IS given for money received ms
rent and there are no other recitals in
the receipt II does not require a stamp.
~ the receipt contains any phrase or
clause that can be construed as costract
for the hire use. or rent as aforesaid.
then in such cases the receipt becomes
something more than a bare receipt and
should be stamped according TO its tenor
or effect
i. V. Ham was to-day appointed mes
senger in the custom house at Newbern,
n. c., at a salary OF $40 per annum.
Fourth-class postmasters were appoint
ed to-day in Virginia as follows:
Summers. I-ockbridge county, Syron
Hoover. vice Gonna B. Ackerly. Tam.
pico. York county, Mrs. Mary S. Harris,
vice Henry a. Harrls-both reslgna-
tions.
New postoficos were established at Py-
rite James CITY county, Va, with Jo-
seph II. Fletcher. postmaster and at
Waters. Burke county, ~ c., with w. T..
Waters postmaster.
Private John w, Thornton. Company l.,
Fourth Immune Regiment, has been sem
tenccd TO six months at hard labor and the
forfeiture Of $50 for violation Of the arti-
clos OF war.
First Sergeant Frank w. Jones, Com
pany a. Second Virginia Infantry, has
been discharged.
Among the visitors to the city are the
following:
AIcropolitan-D. Z. Allen, Charlotte;
S. b. carney, Norfolk.
ST. James-C. c. Werger, Culpeper; j.
c. Hall. Portsmouth.
Raleigh-W. r. Anderson. Norfolk
Willard's-J. W. Burns, G.. a. Davcn-
port, Richmond,
Nahonal-W. o. sprigg. Asheville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
THEY LAND AT
CAPE SAN JUAN.
The Americans Have Taken Peace
able Possession of the Eastern
End of Porto Rico.

Copyright. 1898. by Associated Press).
ON BOAD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT, OFF SAN JUAN DE
PORTO RICO, August f-Via ST. Thorn
as. ID. w. L., August 5.-The Americans
have taken peaceful possession OF the
eastern portion Of the island. Small par
ties of marines have been landed who
have lighted lamps In the lighthouse at
Cape San Juan and other lighthouses
along the coast. They met with no re-
sistance Indeed. at Cape Sau Juan depu-
tations of citizens came Tut to meet
them.
ROUNDING UP TRANSPORTS.
The warships now I'm this vicinity are
the Montgomery, the Annapolis, the Puri-
tan and the Amphitrite. The two former
are looking for the transports with the
troops which left the United states and
have scattered all about the island. The
Annapols rounded up the Whitney, the
Florida and the Raleigh yesterday and
they are now at Cape San Juan.
There seems to have been a serious
mistake as TO the rendezvous, for no two
ships 20 to the same place. and II Will
take several days 20 locate them and get
them 10 Ponce, where General Miles Is
waiting.
NEW ORLEANS ON GUARD.
on san Juan lNt NV oitNau9 eADNN
maintains the blockade. The city is
grim and silent. but back of her yellow
walls there will be plenty Of determinas
tion and fight when the Americans open
fire.
CAPTAIN General Macias has issued a
proclamation. in the course OF which he
says.
Spain has not sued for peace, and ]
can drive of the American boats now
as I did SIMPSONS attempt before"
The daughter Of the Captain General
IS helping TO drill the gunners in the
fort Altogether there are $500 Spanish
regulars IN the city. The troops Of the
enemy who are retreating from Ponce
and the other towns on the south coast
occupied by the Americans have not yet
arrived.
The German steamer Polynesia. with a
cargo OF rum. canned meats and to-
bacco. tried TO run the blockade this
morning but was stopped by the New
Orlenas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
OCEAN LINER LOST.
Confirmation of the Reports I'm fester
day's Papers-Name Unknown.

ST. JOHNS, N. F.. August 5.-The mail
steamer Virginia Lake arrived at Tut
Cove. on Wert bay. go miles from here
at daylight. bringing certain corrobors-
ton of the reported loss OF an ocean
liner in the Straits OF Belle Isle. A ish-
erman at Noddy bay reported that he
saw "A steamer collide with an iceberg
and sink soon after. The report is gener-
ally believed. put nothing reliable Is oo-
tainable. The fisherman said that the
steamer looked like a passenger ship,
and he could see the people trying 10
launch boats before she sank.
The Strait OF Belle Isle lies between
Newfoundland and Labrador. and is
the most northern OF the two channels
which connect the Gulf OF 81. Iawrence
with the Atlantic ocean. IL Is twelve
miles wide, and navigation In It Is re-
puted TO be unsafe. IL Is not the route
taken by passenger liners usually. Aus
tin Baldwin & Company the New York
agents OF the Allan line OF steamers. said
to-day that they were sure 1t was not
one OF their steamers which was lost.
While they did not positively know tho
route taken by their steamers, IL was
known that they never went by the
straits OF Belle Isle. The only other
Montreal passenger line Of steamers they
knew OF was the Donaldson line. They
believed that passenger boats never
went by that route. and that II could not
have been a passengers liner, as re-
pOrted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
lMMUNES WILL GO SUNDAY,
They viii Leave From Savannah on
Three Transports for Santiago.

Three Transports for Santiago.
SAVANNAH, GA, Augut 5.-Tne Third
and Fifth Regiments. United States Vol
unteers. the so-called immune regiments.
and possibly one other. will leave Sa-
vannah Sunday or Monday on the trans
ports Minnewasi, LeOna and Rio Grande
for Santiago. The Transports left New
York Thursday and one or more are eN-
pected 10 arrive here Saturday.
The Third Regiment, commanded oy
Colonel Patrick Ray, which has been IN
camp az Macon, Ga, will leave there
Saturday night. arriving here the next
The Firth Recipient at Columbus.
Miss. is expected 10 arrive Sunday
night or Monday morning.
Savannah furnished nearly fun COM
pany 10 the Third Regiment, and the
men are reardy and anxious to get INTO
the field.
There is no protest here against the
regiment going 10 Santiago, and the be-
lief is that the protest from Atlanta does
not express the sentiment OF the resl-
ment as a whole.
MEN WANT TO GO.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-Adjutant Cen
erai corbin tonight made public the fol-
lowing self-expianatory telegram from
Colonel n. n. Ray. commanding the Third
II. 5. Infantry 0mmunes) whose head
quarters are at Macon.
MACON, GA, Aug 5.-Adjutant Gem
eral. Washington. u. C.-I see by to-
nights paper protest from Senator Ba-
con against this rec mont going 10 Santl-
ago. The officers and men of this regi-
mont are willing and anxious TO 90 and
do their duty in any place they may be
called. and have no sympathy or interest
I'm the protest OF Senator Bacon. but de-
precate 10.
(slgneO RAY. Colonel"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
MORE MEN At JACKSONVILLE
The Second Alabama Went Into Camp
There Yesterday.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Aug. 5.-The
Second Alabama Regiment arrived here
to-day from Miami and went into camp
along with the Louisiana Regiment in the
eastern part Of the city. The Second
Alabama boys. tired and dusty were
pleased TO ind faucet OF pure ariesian
water at the end OF each company street.
ready for use. and bath houses with
shower sprays erected FOR use. The camp
Is located on high Sandy soil in a grove
OF pine trees. and could not be more IA
vorable for health
Lieutenant sartoris. ~ General Lees
STAFF. Is slightly ili with malarial fever
and will probably be given a ten days
leave OF absence. Re is a grandson oi
General Grant.
The First Brigade of the Second Divis-
Ton held a very Interesting review this
afternoon. the ceremony being witnessed
by many people
Private b. Hart. Of Company G, First
Wisconsin. died this morning Of typhoid
fever. after short Illness. The body Will
be sent tomorrow afternoon to his home
at Oregon. Wis.
Major Russell b. Harrison, Of General
Lees STAFF. who has been appointed pro-
vOst marshal for the seventh Corps, as
sumed the duties OF his position to-day.
The paymasteTs are at work at the
camp and made several regiments happy
to-day II will take about $500 900 TO pay
of the troops here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Those There Loaded and Others Ex.
pected to Arrive Soon.
ROUGH RIDERS AMONG FIRST.
They Have Orders to BE on Board
Ship To-Day-Only Two Regiments
Will Be Left in Camp--AI Who
Have Yellow Fever or Any
Infectious Disease
Will BE Left.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. August a. p.
M.-(Delayod in Transmssion)-From the
moment Secretary Ayers cable message
was received this morning ordering the
instant removal OF the army north. every
thing has been Dustle and especially AZ
Headquarters The transports here. six
in number, have been ordered to dis
charge their cargoes and get ready with
out loss OF timo TO take on board the
first shipments for home. Oother trans
ports are expected here shortly. the en-
barkation will begin tomorrow and II Is
expected that eighteen transports Will
soon be conveying our soldiers back to
the United States. The Yale and Har-
ward among others. are understood 10 bs
on their way here. These vessels Will
carry from 1900 TO 1900 men.
THE PROGRAMME.
General Skaters orders for the move
ment of his command provide the follow
ing programme. The embarkaion OF
the Third ana Sixth Regular Cayairv.
then the First Regular Cavalry and First
Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Rders) Will
be embarked. These regiments have
been ordered to be ready 10 go on board
ship the day after tomorrow. For the
present the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry
will remain in camp. Only the private
horses of the officers will be taken. The
other horses will be turned over TO Gene
raj Wood. who Will designate an officer
to receive them. General Wood remains
here as military Governor.
YELLOW FEVER PATIENTS REMAIN
All the tents will be left standing and
all the extra worn clothing and bedding
which may possibly be infected will be
destroyed. The first brigade OF General
Lawtons division. under General Chaffee.
will go next All the men able TO ride
will be pot on ponies and taken to the
wharf. others will be conveyed there In
wagons. All infected with yellow fever
or other infectious disease will be left
here.
The volunteer regiments will next be
shipped in the following order: First ILL.,
nofs, First District Of Columbia. Seventy
first New York, Ninth Massachusetts,
Second Massachusetts,. Eighth Illinois
Thirty-third Michigan. Thlrty-fourth
Michigan.
All these regiments have been ordered
to hold themselves in readiness to go on
board the transports the day after to-
morrow or as soon after as possible.
WILL BE EXAMINED.
All the troops will first be examined
by a medical board and any suspicious
cases will be left in the hospital No
tenting or surplus baggage VIII be taken
back to the United states
Captain McKlttrlck and Dr. Goodfellow.
of General Skaters stan. left here this
afternoon by the Berlin for New Orleans.