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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26


ty-third with round shot and shell from
.ne reaoubts and heights from whicn tney
had driven the Turks. Sir Colin Camp
peh' VINO commanded the regiment IN
person, ordered them to retire under
cover OF some rising ground In their rear
"nere they remained for snort hme
under IRE of artillery, TIL presently
large BODY OF Russian cavalry showed
on the opposite side OF the plain bearing
dcwn on them at quick gallop. The
oruer Was then given TO the regiment 10
advance TO the summit and to commence
nring upon the cavalry. The Turks,
VINO occupied the right and left, nred
volley, but fled in confusion.
Just at that moment Sir Colin Campoei
rode down the front OF the regiment and
cried: Advance. Ninety third There
Is no retreat from here. Men. you must
die where you standr' True to the tradi-
tons Of Scots VIVA Haze" the lines an
sWered 10 man, "Ay. ay, Sir Colin
Onward the Russians dashed towards
That thin red line Of Gaelick rock,
Just tipped with rows or STEEL
till within 600 yards, when out rang vol
ley from the Ninety-third, and still an
other. carrying terror 10 the hearts Of the
russians, who fled back faster II! they
mad come. Never once did the Ninety
third alter their formation 10 receive that
tide OF horsemen.
mo-" said Sir Colin Campbell, Il did
not think 1t worth while to form them
even four deeDl'
Thus was speedily repulsed the advance
Of the Russian cavalry. who found them
selves for a moment in front or High
land battalion.
" oh, many a gallant deed was done.
Proved Britain's sons for courage
famed.
But foremost on the list stands out,
When BalaclaYa's fight is named
The narrow ridge. the desperate charge,
Where killed heroes stood that day,
The waving pumes, the glttering steel,
That held the Muscovites at bay.
Well may the flag Of gold unfold.
We'll may the Lion Rampant shine,
When Scotland celebrates the day
That saw her glorious Thin Red |
Line" ARDNORE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

in the tragedy The mad scene was ex-
cellently acted.
THE School for Scandal" as played
at the evening performance, was splen-
did production OF this well-known come
dy. The company was shown to excel
lent advantage In this piece. and every
role was well sustained Mr. James. as
Charles Surface the profigate nephew,
who IL not without some good points.
was splendid. and he played the part In
the reckless. good-natured vein which
makes the character such a dashing one.
Mr. Warde was Joseph Surface. and ex-
cellently did he bring out the rather bad
traits of this somewhat thankless part.
Sir Peter Teazle was played In a most
clever manner by Mr.. Langdon, his por-
trayal OF the role being a finished piece
OF work. Crabtree. Sir Benjamin Back
bite and SIR oliver were all well sus-
taincd. respectively. by Messrs. john
stone. Kemper. and Peters. Miss Kid
der's Lady reaze was a most admirable
portrayal OF that difficult part. and she
shared with Mr.. James and Mr.. Warde
the honors OF the evening. Mrs Candour
was ably played By Mrs. Henry Vauden-
hoff. as was also Lady Sneerwell by Miss
Loretta Wells. The piece was well
mounted and staged. and there was
scarcely anything lacking TO make II a
perfect production in every respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Better DAYS.

Better to smell the yiolets cool than 70
sip the glowing wine;
Better 10 bark a hidden brook than 70
watch a diamond shine.
Better the love OF gentle hearts thsH
beauty's favors proud.
Better the roses living seed than roses
in a crowd.
Better to love I'm loneliness than bask IA
love all the day.
Better the fountain In the heart than tAa
fountain by the way.
Better be fed by mothers hands than
Better TO trust in God than say my
goods my storehouse hll.
Better 10 be a little wise than ia know
ledge 10 abound I'D,
Better 10 teach a child 10 love than iN
perfecuon's round.
Better sit az a masters feet than tari'
a listening State
Better suspect that thou ART proud lhA'
be sure that thou art great
Better 10 walk in The realm unseen thA"
watch the hours event,
Better the well done" az the last th-"
the air with shouting rent
Better to have a quiet grief than a hurry
Better the twilight OF the dawn than che
MONDAY burning bright.
Better death when work Is done ''''
Better a child in Gods great house '"''
a king of all the carts, $1,000,
GEORGE MAcDONAl'N'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
CAMP SITES In CUBA.
DISCUSSES THE NATTER
IN FULL.
REMOVAL OF FIXED PROPERTY.
Concludes That IL
Must BE stopped-I'aris Peace Pro-
ecedings-spanish Asking Every
thing So M to Get Something.

WASHINGTON. October 25.-Secretary
Alger carried with him to the Cabinet
meeting to-day a mass Of data relating
to the evacuation OF Cuba by the Spanish
troops. and 10 the establishment # camp
sites for the occupancy of the American
troops. On the latter. Colonel Hecker's
commission has furnished all Necessary
information, and there are no less than
thirty reports on the subject.
The, commission has already pretty well
exploited Habana province. has made
some excursions into Matanzas province,
and at last accounts was working in
Plnar del Rio This leaves only the Cen-
trail portion Of the island to be inspected,
as Colonel Woods judgment, supplement-
ed by that OF other army officers who
have been campaigning in that section.
will be accepted as to the disposition Of
military forces in Eastern Cuba.
The administration is said TO have
reached the conclusion that the disposi-
ton Of such property as cannon, forts,
and other fixed properties by the Spanish
officials is a violation OF the spirit Of the
protocol and is taking steps to suspend
the practice
OUR STAY IN THE ISLANDS.
The Cabinet gave a good deal of itten-
ton to the Hecker board reports. ard IL
may be regarded as significant that it
left still undetermined the question as to
whether the United States Government
should erect piers and other permanent
aids to landing troops. or should rely
upon lighters. such as were used at San
tiago. for landing them. The significance
of the decision 10 be reached lies in the
fact that II may indicate a determination
on the part Of the administration to make
a longer or shorter occupation Of the Is
land Of Cuba.
II the stay Of the United States troops
in Cuba is TO be short, lighters. probably
would serve all needs. If. on the other
hand. a long military occupation is looked
forward to. permanent landing structures
would be the most economical and SER
viceable as means OF keeping the troops
supplied with quartermaster and commits
sary stores, and facilitating their move
ments from one part of the island TO an
other.
PARIS PEACE WORK.
There was some talk at the Cabinet
meeting Of the work OF the Paris commits
sion, and although it is realized that the
situation is not satisfactory. confidence
was expressed in the ultimate success of
the American contention. The Spanish
it was stated. were ask
ng for everything, in the hope Of getting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
STRUGGLE WITH A WILDCAT.
Hunter Finally Blinded IL with Red
Pepper and Shot IT,
(New York SUM


Speaking of Wildcats" said sports-
man, let me tell you Of an encounter |
had last fall with one of those treache-
rous beasts. ] had been out shooting
along the banks of the Machias river in
Maine, and late in the afternoon. when I
was returning TO my home I'm Whitney
Vile, II came on TO rain so heavily that |
was glad of the shelter a deserted lumber
mans hut afforded Being tired, | soon
fell fast asleep. Three or four hours later
/ was aroused by growl from Grouse,
my dog, and on opening my eyes | saw
at the entrance 10 the hut two OF those
much-talked-of balls Of fire. into which
wild animals eyes are transformed az
night My dog was game, and without
any urging Ii went for the best without a
moments hesitation. But Grouse was no
match for its wiry antagonist and as
soon as II could the dog broke away and
ran out OF the hut bleeding. torn, and
yelping with pain.
Then, the wildcats blood being up. II
came I'm to have tussle with me felt
for my gun, but II had unfortunately
been knocked out Of reach during the fight
between the two animals. and the only
weapon Of defence ! had was a large jack
knife. This / quickly opened. and as the
wildcat came near me / lodged IL and
plunged the knife well into its shoulder
The cut made the beast furious and II
sprang for me with such violence that /
lost my footing and fell |. however sue
but not until 1t had bitten my hand badly.
The pain made me drop the knife. and on
regaining my feet | put my injured hand
in my coat pocket. and the first thing !
felt was a box OF red pepper, which had
brought as seasoning for my lunch.
This gave me an idea. and. opening the
box / poured some Of the pepper into my
hand. and Just as the wildcat was coming
toward me again ! Dashed the hot stuff
into it's eyes. Its bowls OF pain and rage
showed that the pepper had reached the
desired spot and took advantage OF this
to rush out OF the hut
at the door l found my gun. and then,
local ting the beast by the noise IL made.
fred Everything became still. After a
little while ] went In the hut and struck
a match. / was so scared AT the size OF
he dead animal, which weighed fifty
hounds and was 2 feet inches long that
/ nut for home and never thought OF the
big bag of game which | had left behind
until | reached Whitneyville."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Funds of Department of Agriculture.

a case is now under consideration by
Judge Wexford. of the City Circuit Court.
in which the claim Of the Commissioner
of Agriculture to about $500. represent
ing the tax on fertilizers paid into the
State Treasury after the enactment of the
law providing that the department should
subsist upon this alone. is involved.
The Auditor of Public Accounts could
not see his way clear TO pay over this
sum to the Commissioner, Colonel Thomas
Whitehead, and the result was a friendly
suit before Judge Wexford TO decide the
point. Mr.. Thomas Whitehead. Jr., and
Mr. r. Carter Scott represented the de-
partment. and Attorney General Monta-
que the State.
Judge Wexford said yesterday he would
render his decision to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

ana MS men, and drove n ,,,,t II -
0ise' III runs upon the main b,.l ~
meanwhile, the Greys in NJ,
the swaylng mass had beer o
Iouna their adJutant. a biz g
gisantic steed, with a voice s' "1 O.
us range, who. holding up srlt. '.r
ar sword that from point n. !" i8
ped with blood. shouted ..- "'.. l.
Rally Rally Tormented 'st
6y Greys and Innishllings. r... -s
hank 10 hank by the Fourth D. %
smitten with shock after sbo,g
charge OF the Royals and tho f-.. .e
ron OF lnniskilllngs, what comb .. i..i-
SLAMS doY They swayed 90 AMI +, '-s-
clamor OF shouting. the STAN. .. Tie
the clash OF sword on sw0r5
nercer' TIL al last the MANY g...' .'.f
the few! The huge bulk brot '..'el Do
and a mere tumbled wreck of ......
swept in flight over the crest of .i'... ai
down which not many minutes ,., '.,
such a threatening shape. it I.l .l
in order so majestic ''.' d
The Ninety-thlrd had WATCHED ,....
ana as the Russians broke fb.. fai,
madly, while Sir Colin Gamma.
mead bare, galloped up 10 tho e-' a
war-oattered face shining. "Groy. .. '
liant Greys? he said. Il am 81 ,.,,. -'.'
but If l were a lad again I would b. ..i
TO join your ranks" THAT" s... l'.-l
the French generals who vat.a..
saw" "' .'sf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
FATHER AND SONS ARRESTED.
DisorderIy I'm Duncan's saloon and
Resisted the Police.

Policeman John W. curle. of the Second
District. had his hands full yesterday
afternoon. but came oJt with colors n.y.
ing
T. A. Bryant. accompanied by his sons.
A. c. and J. =. Bryant. went into the
saloon OF George Duncan. on Marshall
street near Fifth. and after drinking.
commenced to be very disorderly. The
proprietor called for help, and Police
man Curle went in. The Bryants made
a rush for him. and the officer was
knocked down. but recovered quickly
and sounded a signal for help. Sergeant
Cosby: Clerk Flournoy. of the Second
Market: Justice-of- the-Peace Hermann
Nolte, and Special-Detective Walter
Schlief rushed to the scene. and the
three mad men were hurried off to the
police station. They cursed everybody in
earshot. and were especially abusive 10
the police officers. They were put in cells.
and even then kept up the use of pro-
fame language.
When they appear before Justice
Crutchfeld this morning they will have
TO answer the following charges: Drunk
and creating n disturbance in bar
room: disorderly In the street; resisting
an officer in the discharge Of his duty;
assaulting an officer, and cursing and
abusing an officer In the Second Police
Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
The Thin Red Line.

] have very much pleasure in sending
some particulars regarding the incident
depicted in the well-known picture. THE
Thin Red Line" The incident represents
the charge OF the Ninety-third Sutherland
Highlanders al Balaclava during the Cri-
mean war.
The charge took place on the morning
Of the 18th of October. 1854. when the Rus
slams attacked the position in front OF
Balaclava. A low range of heights runs
across a plain. at the bottom Of which
the town OF Balaclava is situated These
heights were protected by several small
redoubts. garrisoned by Turkish troops
The main body of the Ninety-third was
drawn up In line on a small hill in front
OF their encampment, which covered the
approach 10 Balaclava from the plain,
having on either flank a battalion OF
Turks. The action commenced by the
Russians concentrating a severe fire OF
artillery on one OF the redoubts from
which. after a short resistance, the Turks
were dislodged and the redoubt, contain
ing three guns, captured by the ,nemy.
Other redoubts were captured and the
guns they contained and the Russians
commenced a severe fire on the flying
Turks
The enemy then opened upon the Nine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
The Battleship Illinois.

&C. V. Hobart in baltimore American
You are now one of the bois,
Illinoisl
one Of fair Columbias jois,
Illinois!
And II Spain in accents shrill
Should refuse TO foot the bill
You will make 10 help her H.,
Illinois!
You are long on avoirdupois,
Illinois!
One Of wars expensive tots,
Illinois!
Let Chicago fade away.
Wen remember her for aye
You and old Pop Arson stay,
lllinoisl
Glad TO see you in the swim.
1linoisl
Looking fierce and likewise grim,
Illinois,,
Use your battle cry TO Quell
Angry stormS-get up and yell:
Windy City, Wat t'eil!'
Illinois!
Christen you with dry champagne.
Illinois.
Ali the fussing was In vague,
lllinoisl
IT, oh! II they had got gay
With Chicago River clay
You'd be Merrimacked to-day,
Illinois,
%
. "A - II q RIA.
Bears s.ss.. .a. ~" Kind You IA. .a..y: Bought
''', a &xZ1zx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

Tho Crystal Ice Company held their
annual meeting yesterday at noon. and
elected officers for the ensuing year. They
were as follows: Thomas F. Jeffress
president: r. Fl. Meade e-president:
c. ID. Winefield secretary and treasurer.
Directors-the officers above and Howard
Swneford and A. NJ. Young.
The reports OF the secretary and trea-
surer were also read. showing what had
been done during the past year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
THE STAR TRIUMvIRATE HERE
James. Warde, and Kidder Play to
Large and WelI-PIeased Audiences.

Mr. Louis James, Mr. Frederick warde,
and Miss Kathsryn Kidder. "the star
riumvirate." appeared at the Academy
yesterday In two performances. the b'll
Tor the matinee being Hamlet" and
mat Tor the evening Sheridan's delight
taI comedy THE School for Scandal"
Inc matinee was attended by a good
sized audience, while at the evening per
romance the largest and decidedly the
most fashionable, audience OF the season
was IN the playhouse. Mr.. James wbile
ne olo not look the part OF the melan-
Shoiy Dane. gave a careful reading 90
ms lines. ana followed traditionai 49,,
thooS' Mr.. Warde. 40 the Ghost was 81,
sna. Nould be expected OF that MARI
roiohias was well played by Mr.. Harrv
.1hsuoh' ana Mr.. Barry Johnston's
Lasr.es was very acceptable. To Mis-
kioder. however. belong most OF m
nonoss; Tor her rendition OF Ophelia WAS
escidediy the most clever impersonation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
That JoyfuI Feeling.

with the exhharating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness. which follows the use OF Syrup OF
Figs. is unknown TO the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cines and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered. but never accepted by the we'll
Informed. Buy the genuine. Manufac-
tured by the California zig sviur Com
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
For Stealing n Cow.

Robert Green was arrested in Henrico
yesterday, charged with stealing a COW
valued at sos. the property of Mr. Henry
Eacho. Green attempted to sell the cow
to Mr. William II. Brauer. who caused his
arrest. The case will be before Squire
Thomas to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
General and Mrs. Lee.

General Lee has been suffering with a
severe cold for a day or two, but was
much better Yesterday. He was not i'll
enough 10 make a Doctors attention
necessary.
Mrs. Lee continues to improve steadily.
and her friends hope her complete re-
covery is not far distant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
A STRANGE VISITATION.
David Christie Murray and the
Ghost of X. l.. =.

Four years ago / was travelling east
ward on the Canadian Pacific railway,
and l broke my journey at night at
Reyelstoke. For a good many days /
had had the theme Of poem In my
mind. and | occupied the hours of dark
ness as we wound in and out among the
Businesses Of the great silent hills in
fitting a rhymed expression 10 my
thought. From time to time / left the
outer platform of the car, and by the
electric-light within pencilled verse or
Two. and by the time the stopping-place
was reached the poem was fairly COM
pleted. l called it "The Chalice," and il
appeared months later in the Speaker,
and later still found a place in the pages
OF n volume OF Tales in Prose and
Verse" which was published. / fancy,
early in the present year. one verse Of
the poem eluded me altogether. / could
not secure for II the expression / desired,
and when | retired to my gaunt room
In the weather board hotel / was still
haunted by the ineficiency Of its express
sion.
Now, for the proper understanding of
the singular event which happened, you
must know that | had been very much
affected by the early and mournful death
of Robert Louis Stevenson. l had never
met him, but ne had been good enough 10
write to me expressing a warm affection
for my work. and this. from a man whom
/ reckoned so much my master. moved me
a BpOu zeal. W Dtn the CttNttlSDfl- NE Lnp-
rial meeting was held at Carnegie Hall,
in New York. / was elected 10 be princi-
pal speaker. and, in short. my mind had
been full of the man and of the memory
OF his work. When / went TO bed and
put out my candle he was miles away
from my thoughts, and i was wrapped in
the contemplation of the one stubborn
verse in my poem. on a sudden, as 1 lay
with my face 10 the wall, ! was aware,
In some strange way, Of
a FIGURE BEHIND ME.
l saw nothing and heard nothing. but the
impression was entirely clear. The figure
advanced with a certain willowy grace
IL was as distinct TO me as II 1 had seen
it-reached the chair at the bedside, SEEM
ed 10 remove the shallow candlestick from
chair 10 table, and 10 sit down Then the
face became visible-to my imagination
alone-and / recognized IL as that OF no
bert Louis Stevenson.
When you know face from photogra-
ply only. it is not easy for the magma
tion 10 set its features in motion. but
here they sparkled with a bright and az
fectionate animation. Now, I'll tell you
what | should do with that verse IL /
were writing it," There was no sound
and yet the words were in my mind as
clearly as IL q voice had spoken them.
and not only that-they had certain
tone, an individuality. not
to be defined. but real. And then. without
the faintest conscious effort OF my own,
came this verse:
with looks like any DEVILS grin.
He poured the brewage till il ran
With fetid horror at the brim.
Now drink he gibed. and play the
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Lieutenant-CoIOnel Roller Arrives.

Lieutenant o. b. Roller. of the
Second Regiment. reached Richmond yes
terday from his home, in Harrisonburg
Colonel Roller is one of the most popular
officers in the service. and he was warmly
greeted on all sides
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Box will be
rendered an informal reception 1T the
Woman's Club this evening between 6
and o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

That my soul failed me. and I drank !"
Now. whether that bears anything OF
Stevenson's hallmark or no. T cannot
tell. Ut does not) But the thing han
pened, and whether it were a fact or a.
fancy in its inward essential. it is a
fact from the historical point OF view
The mind can play strange tricks upon
itself as my own experience most album
dainty proves. but II this were one OF
them. ii is the strangest I have known.
II am asked for a profession OF faith
l nave none TO offer. have not dared 20
reject belief entirely and I have never
dared TO give II undisputed house room.
| am content to offer the story as a
contribution to a theme in which many
thoughtful minds are interested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
MUNYON'S HEADACHE Avn


is The ONLY REMEDY ON qrr,..
hET that will cure every for,. ~ dAg.
ache In TO 10 minutes. correo. %, H.i
uon, stimulate the nerves ana ib4is.5.
the system. IL should be in 90 i.f 10
ana every travellers gripsact bona
druggists, ~ 5as!,, w Twenty-Five cures. . az, ~ a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
ACRES OF CAVALRY.

At that moment an officer rode at a
break-neck pace down the hill from Lord
Raglan 10 where the British cavalry were
drawn up on the base OF the hills below,
surveying the whole field as mere benev-
client spectators. 1t had occurred TO
Lord Raglan that his cavalry might be
used to assist his infantry, and eight squa-
drons OF the Heavy Brigade were order
ed 10 move off TO support the Highlanders.
The squadrons moved off promptly under
General Scarlett having the Causeway
Heights on the left. The men were pick
ing their way across the encumbrances
Of their own camp. when Scarletts aide
de-camp. Elliott. happened 10 cast his
eyes to the ridge, 600 yards distant to his
left. and saw It's top fretted with lancts
and the whole skyline broken by moving
squadrons. These 800 British troopers, In
a word, were moving across the front OF
body of Russian cavalry 1900 strong. and
had not the least idea OF the circumstance
until the enemys squadrons looked down
on their flank within striking distance!
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-10
STAINS ARMY THE
 OBSTACLE TO PEACE

LONDON, July 10.-The Madrid cor respondent of the Observer says: The army is the obstacle to peace. It is unwilling to yield without further fighting. General Blanco and the other military leaders are ashamed to ask for peace without testing their fight ing capabilities with the Americans. If they are deprived of the opportunity they will rise and fight in Spain against the Government and in Cuba on their own account against the invaders. This is the explanation of the perpleX- ity and irresolution of the Govern ment.
 In to-day's council three different views were advanced, Lieutenant Gen. eral Correa, Minister of War, favoring war to the end; Duke Almodovar de Rio, the Foreign Minister, supporting the opening of peace negotiations with the concurrence of the powers1 and Senor Gamazo, Minister of Public In struction, proposing to treat for peace directly with the United States.
 The leaders of the army in Madrid have held a meeting, but the resolu tions adopted by them have not been divulged.