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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
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CAMPS AND scAMrs.

OF cur army camps that at Jackson.
Vile seems most satisfactory. The largest
OF all IL that at Chickamauga, but the
water there. We guess 1t is gotten from
the Tennessee river. and that It Is as mud
dy as the water OF the James is at this
time. There has been much bad be-
havior on the part OF the soldiers al
Chickamauga. but we trust the general
commanding the camp has his men
under control by this time.
Tampa proved a most unpopular camp
ing ground Its water supply and rail-
road facilities turned out to be in
adequate. Moreover, there have been
several riots there. One between white
and colored soldiers was quite a serious
affair.
| The camp at New Orleans has been
| abandoned. and the soldiers removed we
believe. 1t was failure from the start,
owing chiefly. II not wholly. to the bad
water supply.
The camp at Mobile is not a large one.
| We have heard no complaints about 1t.
At Camp Merritt, near San Francisco.
| there has been a good deal of sickness,
| including not few cases OF diphtherla
and cerebro-spinal meningitis.
Camp Ager. which is in this State. and
not far from Alexandria, is now in fair
condition and the men there are reason
ably comfortable, but there has always
been lack OF water there. Many wells
have now been dug, but there is not yet
a sufficient water supply However,
several Of the regiments that have been
camped there are now about to go TO
Cuba. and this will give more water to
those that remain.
Taking II by and large, Jacksonville is
the favorite camp. 1t has a bounteous
SUPPLY Of water from an Artesian well,
and the bathing facilities are excellent.
Besides. the semi-tropical surroundings
are novel to most Of the men and inter-
est them very much.
Wretched judgment, 10 say the least,
was shown by the War Department in
selecting most Of the camps, but every
one of the existing camps is being i'm
proved daily, and the public is promised
that in the selection of new sites army
officers of experience will be allowed "a
say"
The widespread opinion is that in |
making the first selections of camping |
grounds the wishes of railroad magnates |
were put ahead of the wishes OF old army |
officers
The government has paid dearly for It's |
experience, and we trust it will profit by |
1t. Not to do so would be to show an ut
ter contempt. not only for public opinion,
but for expert opinion. This we are
not prepared to believe the President
and Secretary Of War are willing to do
now But if they are so blind to duty
and so deaf to the voice of reason, they
may expect to hear from the American
people in November as the Aberdeen
Ministry heard from the British people
during the Crimean war. Beware of the
fate Of Aberdeen"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Like the Charlie Ross Case.

Chicago has mystery which is strongly
| like the Charlie Ross case.
About three weeks ago Gerald Lapiner
an attractive child Of highly respectable
parents, was abducted from his home
about O'Clock in the morning, and since
that time no clue as TO his whereabouts
has been obtained A little girl who lives
opposite the Lapner residence saw a
woman about 80 years of age take Gerald
up in her arms and walk rapidly away
with him. From this point all authentic
evidence is lacking, although the police
were promptly notified Of the boys disap-
pearance and n dozen detectives detailed
TO work on the case. At first it was
suspected that discharged servant had
stolen Gerald, but subsequent investiga-
tions disprove this theory.
The chiid's father recently received an
anonymous letter, dated June 18th, and
bearing Decatur Qll) pOstmark. which
requested an interview at a lonely spot
six miles from this town. and mentioned
$500 as a suitable ransom for the boy
Mr.. Lapiner, accompanied by two detect
ives. complied with the terms of the
mysterious communication, but the writer
failed to appear
The same night the anxious father
was requested in a letter received from
Odin, H., 10 meet its signer Gerald
SKIPPER, at graveyard in lonely part
OF the country. where 1T was promised
arrangements could be made for the
child's return In consideration of $3.50. A
proxy was sent TO the place described,
but nothing came of the incident.
The person that wrote from Decatur
has since explained his non-appearance
by an alleged sickness OF the child.
Mrs. Lapiner is in despair. and the
anxiety and trouble incident to the loss
of her little one has so seriously impair
ed her health that she Is now belfast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
A Poor, Plain Colonel.

ATLANTA Constitution)
I'd like to j'ine the army, an go long
with the recruits;
I'd be shore to show off handsome in
them regimental boots;
I'd beat em all a-shinin'-Pd throw 'em
in the shade;
But I'm jest poor, plain colonel, an ]
amt got no brigade!
I'd like to tine the army; I'd be shore to
cut a dash,
With spurs TO make the mare go, an q
shiny sword an SASH
I'd make the finest record that a Teller
ever made;
But I'm Jest a poor. plain colonel, an ]
amt got no brigade!
oh, I'd like to fine the army; I'd be shore
TO make my way,
An beat the best O. brigadiers a-drawln'
OF their pay,
But I'm loafin' roun' the homestead
eatin' melons in the shade;
Fer I'm Jest poor. plain colonel, and
amt got no brigade!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Franking Privileges for Soldiers

Senator Mason has reported from the
Post-Office Committee a bill extending the
franking privilege TO officers and men OF
the army and navy during the present
war. This is TO apply to first-class mail
that does not exceed one ounce In weight.
The Mason bill should be passed. The
soldiers necessarily find II difficult to Sc
cure stamps at the front. They are
serving their country from the purest
motives Of patriotism, and their pay is
certainly not high. To extend to them
the franking privilege Will not involve a
great expense to the government, but IT
will give much happiness to those at
home, who wait and long for letters from
the loved ones at the front The gov
eminent can certainly afford TO extend
this privilege to its soldiers and sailors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
His Only Opportu nifty.
Chicago Tribune.)

Hattie" said the clerk at the blanket
counter in the department store, speak
ing rapidly and in an undertone "tust a
moment. VIII you-what is IT, sir? Har-
ness department? Six aisles down. Hat
tie. do you think you could-furnture
madam? Third floor. Take the elevator.
Hattie, I'd like to know-handkerchiefs.
ma'am? Third counter TO your right
Blankets, sir? Right here. Wait on you
in a moment. Hattie, will you marry
me?" yes, Tom" whispered the girl
at the notion counter. still tap
ping with her pencil on the show
case. "Ca-a-a-a-a-ashr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
1t Was Awful.


The subject Of the essay OF a young
lady who was graduated from a high
school in an Ohio town was "Haw-
thorne." and in her essay she said: "At
the age of 80 Hawthorne married and
took his wife 10 the old manse." The
day after the commencement one of the
village maidens called on Miss e., and in
talking the affair over, remarked:
Wasn't II awful that Maude should say
such a thing in her essay" Miss u. in
quired what she alluded to- why she
said at the age OF 50 Hawthorne married
and took his wife TO the old mans. Why
didn't she say to his father-in-law's?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
LOUDOUN COUNTY.
A Residence i'm Hamilton Destroyeo
by Fire-Next Attraction.

LEESBURG. VA June 2L-(speciaL)-
The residence OF DR.. L. II. Hough, opDo-
site the Episcopal church In Hamilton
was totally destroyed by FIRE on Tuesday
The owner was absent. leaving lady ID
charge OF the children OF DR.. II. l.. war
ton. who occupied the upper floor OF the
house. and the cook upon the premises.
The fire was started from an oil-stoye N
the kitchen. Only part OF the furniture
and the clothing OF Or. Hough were
saved The clothing OF DR. Walton as
also his family portraits and some Va,'
liable jewelry. was destroyed. Dr. Hougn
had an insurance OF only 500 on the
building, while DIR. Walton had none.
The next public attraction I'm this sec
ton will be the twenty-first annual tenn
perance and Gospel meeting or the ffo-
hibition and Evangelical Association OK
Loudoua county al Purcellville, August
"a 10 9Th next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
A FINE BODY OF MEN.
The Company Raised by Captain
Preston mt Radford.

EAST RADFoRD. yAy June 2i.-(spe-
Infantry, United States army. was here
to-day examining the men OF Captain
Hugh C. Preston's company for Colonel
Pettit's regiment. The surgeon says they
are a splendid bsdy of men--the best
that he has examined.
Captain w. 2. Goodwin was to be here
tonight TO muster the company in. and
tomorrow they will leave for Freder-
icksburg to Join the rest OF the regiment.
The men are from Wythe. Pulaski. Taze-
WELL Giles, and Montgomery counties.
and many of them are leaving fine posi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
In After Days.

did you ever" asked the young hus-
band shave your wife look you in the
eyes when you Gomez home and ask you
II you had not forgotten something's"
MANY a time, me boy" answered the
old married man. ''She does yet. In the
early days II used TO mean a kiss; now IL
is usually reference to wiping my
shoes"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

will be differed as follows: Captain.
Hugh c. Preston; First Lieutenant w.
Ballard Preston; Second Lieutenant, John
d. Baldwin. w. Ballard Preston, the
first lieutenant. was commandant of tbs
corps OF cadets at Blacksburg for four
years. Both Captain Preston and Lieu
tenant Preston are distinguished gradu-
ates OF the Virginia Military Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Some Cuban Coast Terms.
(New York SUM-

CNew York SUM-
Bahia. a bay.
Gala, an inlet.
Ensa-ensenada, an inlet.
Playa. beach.
Pta-punta. a point or headland.
Rio. a river.
Sabana. a plain.
Surge -Surgidero. an anchorage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Want to he With Fitx.

General Boynton, who has just re-
turned from Chlckamauga. says the First
Mississippi Regiment, now camped there,
has planted banner in front OF its head
quarters, on which is inscribed The JEFF.
Davis Volunteers" and that the Missis-
sippi soldiers there have requested TO be
assigned to General Fitzhugh Lees COM
mand.
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sATCRDAY.............JUNE 25, 1898.

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Not Friends Now.
Chicago Post,

or course they were dear friends.
did he kiss YOU when he proposed"'
asked the one In pink.
Moo, 1 believe not" answered the one
In blue.
you were too quick for him, l sup
pose" suggested the one in pink; but,
really, / think you made mistake. Ii
is better to let the man initiate anything
OF that sort"
1t is hardly necessary to explain why
they are no longer dear friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Avoiding NOtOriety.
Detroit Tribune.)

'Your eggs" remarked the coarse hen
with the raucous voice. her real animus
but thinly cloaked under an affectation OF
Indifference, ARE not as large as hail
stones"
The henly hen smiled sweetly.
mo" she answered in her quiet way.
II do not court newspaper notoriety."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

The Chief Burgess Of Milesburg. Pa,
says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
hest pills he ever used in his family du-
ring forty years OF housekeeping. They
cure constipation. sick headache. and
stomach and liver troubles. srrall IN
size, but great In results,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

moved. Let us remember this II we
shall have 70 stand the suspense longer
than we had thought, and shall feel In
clined to critlcise our army in Cuba for
hardness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

Colonel Bryan will fight under the COM
mand OF Major-General Fitzhugh Lee. II
the Colonel could have erranged matters,
however. the General would probably
have had 20 take the second place on the
Ecket.--The New York Mail and Express.
Never you mind. Lee and Bryan will be
sood friends BE sure Lee will see to 1t
that Bryan has a fairs honest chance to
make q name as soldier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
su.nec,.a OF Having Rabies.

WOODSTOCK, VA, June 2L-(speciaD
Three dogs which gave signs OF rabies
were killed here this morning. and this
afternoon Mayor Rodeffer ordered all
dogs confined or muzzled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

The Cleveland Leader corrects the Lon
don Times for saying that "the United
States are at war with Spain" THE
same old European ignorance of Ameri-
can institutions" cries our Cuyahoga
contemporary; the United States is at
war with Spain" If the Cuyahoga critic
will take the trouble TO read the Consti-
tuition of the United States. it will find
that the United States are.-The New
York Sun.
So they are.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

The cough OF the Yesuvius seems to
be consumptive, so far as Spanish fortifi-
cations are concerned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to insure their
publication This is long standing rule
~ our=
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PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
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STREET.
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tions will be charged for as advertising
matter
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
Garnets Galore, Lame Backs and
Muscles sore.

1t was merry party that started for
the garnet ledge, on the main land, last
Sunday on the little steamer Margaret,
but rather demoralized and disgrunt-
eled crowd that reached home about
3 a. IN. the next morning. Mishap af-
ter mishap was the order of the day,
and it's like waving red rag at a mad
bull to mention garnets to Messrs. Roy
Cole, Bernard, Dobbs, Barker or Con-
rad, and their individual private opin-
ions of the trip are reserved for future
reference. We might loan some of it
to the man who stepped on the tack.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
John S. Sales Injured.

John E. Sales, who was brought into
Wrangel by the river steamer Casca,
last Tuesday evening, suffering from
the effects of a powder blast, is rapidly
improving and is very sanguine of being
up and around next week. While the
accident was very painful one it is not
50 serious as was first reported. he will
not lose the sight of either eye. as he
says he can see out of both, but he has
lost portion of the little finger of the
right hand. DR.. Campbell has sue
ceeded in extracting most of the rock
and powder from his face. John won't
be quite as handsome as he was, but he
can consider himself an extremely for
tunate man that he escaped with his
life. 1t appears that Sales and his part
ner had just finished putting in light
shot of black blasting powder, which
Sales touched off, and retiring safe
distance waited several minutes over
the time necessary for the fuse to ex-
plode the charge, and thinking it had
gone out, he proceeded to dig out the
dirt he had tamped upon the charge.
He had dug out the greater portion
when the charge exploded, blowing out,
passing between his left hand and his
head, striking his right hand which was
holding the drill. Had the full force of
the charge struch his head it would
have blown it into fragments, it was an
extremely close call.
The accident occurred about three
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, on the bank
of the Stikeen opposite the Big glacier.
The Casca was hailed soon afterward
and Sales taken aboard, while his part
ner remained in camp, and in very
few hours he was in Wrangel under the
care of q physician.
In talking to us he was very cheerful
and spoke eDcouragingly of his mining
prospects. He has good opinion of
that section and declares it better one
than that around Ketchikan, and that
some astonishing prospect will be
discovered before the season closes.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
Weter Scarce.

The continued dry spell is causing a
scarcity of water, thus mountaineering
our business men and residents. This
crying evil is doing great deal to re-
tard the growth of Wrangel, and some
means should be devised at once to pro-
vide a reliable supply, especially when
it is known that an ample supply could
be had for q comparatively small out
lay of money. All that is needed is a
concerted movement on the part OF the
business interests involved
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
The Wrangel Club.


The Social hop at McKinnon's hall
last Tuesday evening, was enjoyed BY
some twenty couples of Wrangers So
ciety people to it's utmost, and the last
strains OF the "Home, Sweet Home"
waltz found many who thought the pro-
gram to short.
The introduction of a new caller with
big voice was welcome addition.
At meeting of the club Friday eve
ming in Mckinnon's hall the following
officers were elected:
Presidents. A. Hunter.
Secretary and Treasurer-G. Arnold.
Reception Committee-O. d. Goetz.
Geo. Williams, H. Nj. Stowe.
Floor Committee-Chas. Merrill. A.
B. Cream, J. d. Walton.
The club now has a membership of
twenty six, and it was decided to give
an entertainment every Tuesday eve
ming. The entertainment to consist of
Music, dancing, literature, reading and
card playing, divided according to the
desires of the members in such "a man
ner that no monotomy will result
1t is hoped that the club will receive
the support of all of our citizens. who
Will find here means of passing IL
pleasant evening and meeting for social
acquaintance.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
LOCAL NEWS.

Choice spices and table sauces at The
Hunt Grocery Co.
The Hundson Bay steamer Strathcona
arrived from GlenOra this afternoon.
having made the trip up in 81 hours and
back in 10 hours. She brought back u
party of excursionists from Wrangel,
and also Manager r. H. Hall. of the
Hudson Bay Co., his daughter and Miss
Galley, of Victoria. They report u
very pleasant trip, having seen all the
picturesque scenes along the great
SJikeen river.
The magnificent river steamer Vic
torian, belonging to the Canadian De-
velopment Co., steamed out of port last
Thursday morning bound for ST. Mich
aels. The Victorian has undergone ex-
tensive repairs, owing to her late con-
tact with Il rock, and left in perfect con-
dition. She is commanded by Captain
Frank Yorke as master, and Captain
Tom Powers as pilot, under whose care
full managementsh she will no doubt safely
reach her destination. She will be con-
voyed by the steamer Alpha.
Go to Hunts for fresh Vegetables and
fruits.
Judge X. NJ. jackson returned on
Wednesday from hunting trip up the
river considerably tanned from expos
ure, but looking we'll. The Judge re-
ports no luck in finding large game.
The proceeds of the social givon by
the Ladies' Aid Society on Thursday
evening amounted to $31 80. Well done
ladies.
Deputy Collector j. A. Arment has
been suddenly called to the sick bed of
his wife, who lies seriously i'll at Den
yer, Colorado. MIR. Arment left on the
City of Seattle. His many friends in
Wrangel sincerely hope that his wife
may not be as bad as reported and that
by careful care she may again be nursed
back to health and strength.
A Book Exchange at The Hunt Gro
Gerry Co.
The Warwick is being managed by
Messrs Stoltz and Garrett who Will look
after the wants of the many friends and
patrons of that popular resort. No
doubt the Warwick will do an increased
amount of business due to the popular
ity of these efficient managers.
T. G. Wilson, the popular member of
happy last night by the arrival of his
wife and family from Seattle. 1t will
be news to the unmarried ladies of
Wrangel to learn that Mr.. Wilson is
married man. fact he has kept care
fully concealed until now.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
The Stickeen Chief Wrecked.

The Stickeen Chief Wrecked.
The steamer Dirigo, which was at
Wrangel on Wednesday bound down,
brought news of the loss of the river
steamer Stickeen Chief, the wreck OF
which was sighted floating seventy five
miles off Kodiak by the steamer Dora
enroute from Cooks Inlet. The crew
had evidently abandoned the Stickeen
Chief short time previous to her dis
covery by the Dora. A dog, which was
rescued, was the only sign of life left on
the wreck. The Stickeen Chief left
Wrangel July I'D. accompanied by the
Mono, both in tow of the Fastnet bound
for St. Michaels. The Mono was lost
soon after leaving Wrangel and has
since been brought back to this port.
No news has as yet been received OF the
Fastnet or the crew of the unfortunate
Stickeen Chief.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
A Public Reading Room.

At meeting of the Y. Nj. c. A., held
in their hall Wednesday evening last,
it was decided to rent two rooms in the
Seward block for use as reading rooms.
The rooms will be fitted up and made
attractive, and it is hoped will meet a
long felt want. The cost of maintain
ing this reading room will be met by a
popular subscription, to which all OF
our citizens will be asked to subscribe.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-08-20
First Social by the Ladies' Aid
Society.

The social given by the Ladies' Aid
Society OF the Presbyterian church, on
Thursday evening, At the Opera house,
proved great success. The attend
ance was good, and the program follow
ing. was q treat and excellent in every
respect. During an intermission light
refreshments were served at q nominal
cost. Captain Wilson presided over
the exercises In his usual efficient man
ner, and all present enjoyed q delight
full time.
Unfortunately the ladies, not expect
ing SO large an attendance, were little
short of refreshments, but such a con-
tingency will be guarded against in the
future on such occasions.
The proceeds will be used in repair
ing the sidewalks ON Second avenue.
The following is the pregnant: