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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-20

Hobson's good nature was iilimitable. Not
once during the course of trying after
noon did he show symptom of vexation.
And as he finally made his way up the
stairs, one old woman with gray hair and
tears in her eyes. looked upon him loving
y, and said TO him as she pressed his
hand Our hero while Hobson put his
arm about her form and spoke words of
appreciation and cheer. For :, brave man
is also gentleman. and there was never
a better illustration than this little incl
dent. a.r.
After the party had reached the rooms
the lieutenant sank into chair and began
a conversation with the men about him.
He spoke cheerily. of his visit TO the Phil
ippines. and told many incidents of his
"trip. While he was talking a card was
handed him which bore on one side the
words: '--H -'--'-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-20

Cuba exchanged condolences with the lieu
tenant and there was some timc con-
sumed by a number of autograph fiends.
And. be II said to the everlasting credit
OF the men of Kansas City. there was not
one of them who forgot TO take off his hat
and salute the city's guest in the very
best manner.
And after il was all over, someone shout
ed, as the party started TO make its way
back up the stairs:
What's the matter with Hobson?" and
reply came laundering back:
Hes -ipjt
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-20

No money in advance. Weak,
stunted, shrunken and feeble
portions of the body quickly
enlarged and strengthened.
Medicines and instruments
sent on trial. Medical in
dorsements- Particulars sen,
in plain scaled letter. Cor
respondence confidential.
Al CO.. BUFFALO, NY.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-20

ellis statement is literally ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
GOLFERS AT LAKESIDE.
Merry Parties On the Links Yester.
dnY Afternoon.

The gathering at Lakeside yesterday af-
ternoon was unusually large. The force
Of golf-players has recently had great
many additions. and their playing on the
links was very interesting-in many cases
very creditable. Mr.. Richmond Lew Is
and the other gentlemen on the Board of
Managers exerted themselves TO make
the evening pleasant to all of the guests.
Among those on the links and at the
clubhouse were Mr.. and Mrs. Waller
Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. #. ID. Myers, jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warren, Miss Julia
Harris, Miss Kate Harris, Miss Bessie
Pace, Mr. John Currie. Mr.. Harrison
Blair, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davenport,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hazard, Mr.. and
Mrs Ed. Strudwicke, Mrs. Edward Mayo,
Mr.. Ed. Mayo, Miss Callie Ryland, Mrs.
Edna Forbes, Miss Annie Gray, Mr.. Vic
tor Williams, Mr. Richmond Lewis. Mr..
r. Randolph Williams, Mr.. John Ruther-
foord. Mrs. William Johnson, Miss Rea
Watkins, Miss May Handy, Miss Eva de
TreviIe. Mr.. Archer Anderson, Mr..
Terry, Mr.. Caumalt, Miss Nellie Parker,
Mr.. Henry Baskerville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Cadot, Miss
Virginia Hayes, Mr.. George Gibson, Mr..
Kirkwood Mitchell, Mr.. Ashton Starke,
Mr. William Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. lIor-
ace Hawes, Mr. John Young, Mr.. william
Mayo, Mr.. Walter Claiborne, and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE wINsLOw OFF FOR KEY WEST
Steamed Out from Norfolk fester-
day During a. Stif Wind.

NORFOLK, VA, March 5.-(Special)-
The torpedo-boat Winslow left the navy
yard at II 30 to-day. There was no dem
onstration over her departure, and, as
seen from the weather bureau roof. she
looked like an ordinary water tug-boat,
noiselessy making her way down stream.
The Winslow will make Il miles an
hour. Outside the Capes the little craft
will meet some real March weather, for
the wind is blowing at a 2I-mile pace,
and a heavy northeast sea is running.
The Winslow could have gone through
the Albemarle and Chesapeake canal to
Hatteras inlet, only drawing feet of
water, but her commander had faith in
her. and preferred to take the outside
route. The vessel left Old Point at
l2:SO o'clock p. NJ, and steamed straight
for the Capes. She will go to Key West.
The monitor Puritan, was placed in
the wooden dock at o'clock to-day, and
a large force put to work cleaning her
bottom. Her new smokestack will be
completed on Monday. The forces in the
partments worked overtime last night on
the Puritan and Foote.
Nothing has been heard from the tug
Underwater, which left here Thursday
for Habana, towing the derrick Chief"
Her owners, the Merritts, believe her
safe.
There being no evidence to prove his
guilt, George b. Scales, on trial for
bigamy in Portsmouth to-day, was ac-
quitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
SPANS PURCHASE OF SHIPS.
The News COMMUNICATIVE Fine ves-
sells Obtained.

LONDON, March 5.-turther inquiries
made upon the subject confirm the re-
port, cabled yesterday. OF the sale OF The
two cruisers which the Armstrong; havo
been building for Brazil to Spain.
The inquiry further shows that rep
resentatlve OF the Chilean Governments
has been negotiating with a representa-
tive of the Spanish Government for the
sale of the battleship OHiegins, built
by the Armstrong; for Chile. and II Is
believed that deal is practically COM
pleted whereby this splendid warship
passes into Spanish possession.
1t is known that the Chilean represent
tative made a definite offer 10 Spain re-
Gently, but the price was considered too
high, and Spain made counter-offer.
IL is now understood that they have
come to terms.
The ships which Spain secured In
France are two haavIly-armored coast
defence vessels which Brazil ordered. and
which have been building at the Seine
Works, at Havre.
The statement made in Washington
that the Amazonas, one or the vessels
Spain has purchased from Brazil. has
already left this country for Brazil Is
incorrect. she is stll at the Armstrong
works
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
rIDINGs FROM sCoTTsvILLE.
A sugar-Beet Factory VIII Probably
He Established.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, March 5.-(Spe-
ial.)-Wlth the exception Of two or three
DAYS the weather here has recently been
splendid-usually mild during the ''ay,
but at night the thermometer going be-
low freezing point. This has been the
case for the last three or four weeks.
The snow that fell here this week las
not all gone yet. 1t did the wheat and
grass a great deal Of good
Mr.. George w. Clark has written
letter TO the Scottsville Courier, contain
ing the good news to our farmers OF the
James-River Valley, that there will be
sugar-beet factory established during the
coming season, either at Richmond or
somewhere along this valley. He says
we should have it along the line OF this
railroad above Richmond, where the beets
can be abundantly grown on land which
is peculiarly suitable for them. Mr..
Clark is doing all he can to bring II 10
Scottsville. He is heart and soul for the
interests OF the people among whom he
has made his home. Though an English
man and a comparative stranger amongst
US, he IL ready for every movement to-
ward the upbuilding Of the country
around him.
Mrs. c. w. Leckle, of Buena Vista, Is
here at the bedside OF her sick father,
Mr.. X. NJ. Cleveland, who Is In very
critical condition, with hardly any
chance of recovery.
Mr. T. II. Clements. one OF our most
thrifty townsmen, IS erecting new
dwelling-ho on upper Valley street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
NORTHERN NECK RAILROAD.
work to BE Begun at FrederfclSs-
burg on Monday.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March g.
Special. 1.-The contractors for building the
Northern Neck railroad are here,
and employing hands to begin work on
Monday next, from this place to the bay.
1t is currently reported that Senator
Elkins and associates have agreed to
build from this place to the coal-felds
of West Virginia. 1t now looks as IL
this long-delayed work, that will add
so materially to the development OF one
of the most prosperous sections of the
old State, was about TO culminate in a
successful solution.
John Hayden, Esq, whose serious III
ness was reported in the Dispatch a few
days since, is on the mend, and 1t is
hoped the old gentleman will again get
out 10 tell what he knows of our late
war.
The war sentiment is kept alive here
by the frequent passing through OF mon
ster guns loaded on flats destined for dif-
ferent points in the South.
Great activity is noted at the Potomac
and Rappahannock fishing shores and
seines are fast being put in order, an
early run being confidently expected.
Some few herrings are already being
brought to market from the Potomac.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
News from It's Capital City-"Demo-
cratic Peoples Party.

RALEIGH, n. c., March 5.-(Special.)- )
The reports as to the wheat crop are that
there is a good stand, but that the plants
are unusually small. this being due to the
very dry weather.
At the request of the State Dental As
sociation, public-school teachers Will give
the pupils practical advice as to the care
of the teeth. The state superintendent
endorses the plan,
Senator Buffers paper has an editorial
demanding war with Spain, and declaring
that in no other way can the country
maintain Its honor.
There is among many persons lot OK
crttlelstn OF the COMMUNICATION as TO IT'S
policy regarding the Maine catastrophe
and Cuba.
1t Is learned that Judge Dick, after two
months stay in Baltimore hospital,
will next week return to his home, at
Greensboro.
Your correspondent has been told that
at the recent meeting of the Democratic
state Committee one of it's members
proposed TO change the party name 10
"Democratic Peoples party. No resolu-
ton was introduced. Inquiry was made
to-day as TO who the member was, and
I'm reply. IL was said that ex-Judge Robert
w. Winston, of Durham probably knew
something about the matter.
Arrangements have been made at the
penitentiary to accommodate as many as
aO Federal prisoners. Pressure Will be
brought TO bear on the government TO
establish regular prison here-that Is,
either TO buy or build one.
Much work IS in progress on the ex-
tensive and beautiful grounds OF the In
sane asylum here, mainly in the way or
grading and regrassing. The patients have
built a mile of excellent roadways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

and l.. w. CauIk acted as ushers and
Miss Florence Harvey rendered Wec-
ding march on the piano. upon the
conclusion of the ceremony the happy
bride and groom, accompanied by num-
ber OF friends, were driven to the At
lantic-Coast Line railway depot, Wnere
they took the train for bridal trip 70
Florida, their itinerary including vislts
to Jacksonville, st. Augustine, Taiia-
hassee, and Tampa. The bride lis the
attractive daughter of Captain I. Q.
Gillian. and is very popular with
large circle of friends. The groom. VINO
Is a native of Durham, N. c., Is q teie-
grapher in the employ of the Norfoik
and Western Railroad Company, the
high esteem I'm which ne Is held being
attested by the fact that this corpora
ton made Mr.. Barbee a wedding present
OF transportation for himself and wife
TO the aforementioned points ana re-
turn. Among the guests at the we'd
ding were Miss Stella Trawner, OF hicn-
mond; Miss Frances Kline, Of Winches-
ter; Miss Maggie NunnallX of Pulaski
and Miss Ida Winner, OF CrlttendeE. Va
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Mary Rider, of New York. is
visiting Mrs. w. NJ. Atkinson, on Central
avenue.
Mrs. II. P. Brooks is visiting her
brother, Mr.. w. John Jones. of Roanoke
DR.. Edgar Applewhite, OF Newport
News, was the guest of relatives In sur
folk the first of this week.
Miss Rosebud Campbell, of Ashland
is visiting the Misses Skiles, in the West
End.
Miss Mary III. Chappell, of Petersburg,
has returned home, after pleasant
visit to her brother, Mr.. G. r. Chappen,
Of Suffolk.
Miss Lule Mcclure has returned home
from an extended visit to Bedford City
Mr.. G. LIpman and wife left here this
afternoon for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York, the former on business,
and the latter TO visit relatives in the
Quaker City.
Mr.. T. Il. Moncure and wife, OF King
william county, are guests OF Mr.. j. e.
Causey and wife, of Suffolk.
Mr.. w. N. Camp, of Albion. Fla. has
been in Suffolk, his former home, for
the past several days.
MAY HAVE ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The Town Council last night instruct
ed Messrs. John b. Norfieet, ]. Walter
Hosier. and w. n. McAnge TO visit
Greensboro and High Point, N. c., and
inspect the electric-light plants at those
places. and report as to the advisability
of the town OF Suffolk putting In SINH
lar plant.
Rev. George C. Yanderslce, ID. D.,
of Richmond, who has been critically Ill
this week, has many friends in Suffolk,
having been pastor of the Main-Street
Methodist church for the four years pre-
ceding his removal to Richmond, all OF
whom have been greatly troubled on
account of his serious condition, and are
earnestly hoping and praying for his re-
covery DR.. Vanderslice's eldest daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lee Britt, Of Suffolk, has been
with him since last Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
NEW ORLEANS TRACK IMPROVED.
Lexington stakes Won by Sir Fio-
-ian-Three FnyOrites Successful.

-ian-Three FnvOrites Successful.
NEW ORLEANS, March 5.--The track
showed great Improvement to-day. ana
was fairly good when the feature of the
card, the Lexington Selling Stakes. for
2-year-olds, at a half mile. was called.
Sir Florlan "a Morris-bred colO was far
the best Of the bunch Of seven that faced
the star, and won from end TO end.
tavorites were I'm much better form,
ana won three races.
Fifteen books drew in, and got a lively
play from the good attendance.
The weather was fine Summaries:
FIRST race-six furlongs-Aiinnie Murphy
C6 TO y won, Bertha Nell @ to 2 and 1gen)
second Everest q 10 u third. Time,
l16l.
Second race-mlle and an eighth-Ne-
cedah Is to y won, Babe Field go 20 1
and 10 TO u second, Inflammation a TO u
third. Time, 1:jS
Thrd race-handicap, six furlongs-Eiia
Pensance a to u won. Sim w. q 10 and
8 TO D. second Brighton 90 10 u third.
Time, lila.
Fourth race-Lexington Selling Stakes,
four furlongs-Slr Florian q 10 " won,
Heber Jones q TO and TO u second. A.
Mcknight W To- ID third. Time. 80.
h1rth race--six turlongs-Cherry Flame
@ TO j. won, Mamie Dunn q 20 l and
10 % second. Miss Young Is to u third.
lime, 1I6A.
Sixth race--seven furlongs-High Test
g TO u won, Imp. Percy q 10 and 8 TO
- second, Russella g 10 y third. Time
4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
NEW SOCIAL AND LITERARY CLUB.
Young Ladies' Organization at HOge
Memorial Church.

On Friday afternoon there was a meet
Ing at the Hoge- Memorial church to or
ganize a social and literary club for
young girls. Rev. Mr.. Cook, pastor of
the church, made very appropriate open
ing remarks, and introduced Miss Leahy.
who. In her turn. made q speech to the
young girls present, saying, in conclusion,
that the club was organized TO promote
good fellowship, social purity, thrift. and
faithfuness to duty, as well as a love
Of literature, art, and music. Afterwards
Miss Leahy, who has studied for several
years in the schools of expression at the
North recited and sang in a charming
manner, and Miss Fanny Mera played
some beautiful melodies on the piano.
In spite of the rainy weather, there was
an encouraging attendance of the young
girls.
At the cordial invitation Of Rev. James
Cooke, regular meetings of the club will
pe held III the lecture-rOom of the Hoge-
Memorial church, although the organi-
zatTon is not at all denominational in
character Among the ladies interested
in the club or society are Miss Jones,
deaconess Of st. Johns church; Mrs. AL
bert c. Bruce, Miss Leahy, Miss Dicker-
son. Miss Mary Grant Crenshaw, Miss
Grattan, Miss Elicit, and many others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
SOLD MINES TO SPAIN.
SENSATIONAL sTATEMENr OF ENG.
LIsH ELECTRICAL ESGrxEEws.
HIS NAME SENT TO WASHINGTON.
He Says He Is willing to Come to
This Country and Testify--Parchass
by spain of Five warships Com
ermed.

LONDON, March 5.--According 70 the
statement of a man whose cards describe
him as being an electrical engineer,
whose name cannot be disclosed. but has
been forwarded to Washington, no sold
to Spanish officers In London several
years ago large number Of mines. eight
or ten of which were placed In Habans
harbor. He says they were made In =
special way, and had a specially and pe-
culiarly constructed cable, which. he con-
tends, he can positively identify. IL che
smallest piece is produced. Some Of ne
mines, the man continues, were fixed so
that they could be fired from a fort. snd
two Of them had bulbs so arranged thas
they would explode upon vessels
coming in contact with them. But the al
legged electrical engineer adds that te
does not believe the bulbs would bo used
in water as shallow as that OF Habana
harbor. He exhibited the plans Of one
Of these mines, which, he pointed out,
was the most likely to produce the eject
described as causing the wreck Of the
Maine. It was numbered ~2" and was
constructed 20 contain 600 pounds OF gun
cotton,
This IS the story told by the man. who
gives one the impression that he has been
sergeant of engineers. or has held SONS
similar position. He is apparently tho
roughly posted upon electrical matters
and submarine mines.
The man who made the foregoing state
ments is an Englishman, and ne says he
is willing to go to the United States as .
witness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

DC further Increased by amending the
.V"stitu'ioh so as TO allow oyster tongers
70 DC taxed. This Legislature alao
Noted 70 submit TO the people the aues-
tloh OF amending the Constitution 40 as
10 aoohsh spring elections. Should this
De adopted, II will result lin an enormous
saving. ana IL seems fair to credit Il TO
lature.
~ viii thus be seen. upon careful
review or the work OF the recent Assem-
bly,. ihat by far the greater portion. or
certainly that believed by the legislators,
as well as the public. to be OF the most
Importance, was that looking to reduce
ton OF expenses, and the Increase of
revenue
1t furthermore established a Bureau OF
Labor Statistics, which, It is believed
VIII be OF great value to the working
men OF Virginia; It passed the Wharton
Dill which its advocates claim will re-
duee the cost OF fire insurance.; It passed
bill requiring railway companies to
renee their tracks. or pay for stock
killed, or injured; 1t passed a bill be-
lieved TO be greatly needed. making the
virginia laws as TO negotiable instru-
ments correspond to those of other great
commercial States; II enacted a law to
encourage the production of sugar beets
In the State, by furnishing convlcts to
a company which will undertake to pro-
duce them and manufacture sugar Many
more bills of a beneficial character, which
were enacted into laws, could be noted
SUMMING UP.
Upon the whole. the General Assembly
OF 1878 does not appear to deserve the
condemnation some are fond OF giving
Ii. II probably was not of the best
that have sat In the old State house, but
II was far better than many.
And, as the Senator whose views have
been expressed liz the foregoing remark
ed, the people did and could not realize
the obstacles that confronted them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Y. NJ. C. A. THE yICTORs.
This Team Walks Away with Basket
a,u Rows of Richmond College.

A large audience filled the gallery OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
gymnasium and was treated to me
game Of basket bail yesterday afternoon
when Richmond College contested the
youne Mems Christian Association me
college team played brilliantly in the hrst
nort az the game, and when the pan was
tossed up. with two rapid passes, they
scored a goal. Things looked little piue
Cor the association team for awhile put
Rooth got his range and then lhe TAU
forward proceeded to score, making
total OF sixteen points during the game
,rbe contest abounded in rapid playing,
ene masses, and excellent blocking ana
as whole was one of the best played
th,s season. The game presented d
nrottv sight with the intermingiing oI
,he college boys colored suits ana the
',,bite of the association fellows Mucn
,,,erest has been manifested IN basket
hau recently, and the game Is pecohihs
nor more and more popular The score OF
yesterday gives the association " anu
the college Z.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE LAKE CITY MURDERS.
O6er of Rewards for Conviction OF
Persons Who Participated.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 5.-Post-
master-GeneraI Gary to-day issued shs
following circular. Offering a reward Of
81 800 FOR the arrest and conviction OK
each person who participated In the muir
der of Postmaster Baker. at Lake City.
S. c., on the night OF February 2ist:
"The special reward OF 800 heretofore
offered by the Post-Oftice Department.
for the arrest and conviction OF tho per-
son or persons who burned the post-ofiice
at Lake City, s. c., on the night OF Feb
ruary n, 1893 Is hereby renewed, and
the special reward OF 500 for the arrest
and conviction OF the person or persons
who murdered the postmaster at that
place on the same night is hereby In
creased 10 s. 800 for the arrest and con-
viction OF each person who participated
In said murder.
These rewards will be- paid TO the
person or persons causing such arrests
and conviction. upon presentation TO the
department OF satisfactory documentary
proof thereof. but no claim for the above
rewards Will be entertained by the de-
partment unless presented within six
months from the date OF conviction"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
ROANOKE BOYS WITH A PISTOL.
The Usual Result--One Very Dan
gerously Wounded.

ROANOkr. VA, March 5.-tSpecial)-
Last night there was q very serious
shooting afrair in East Roanoke, which
legged negro boy, and Hollie Henderson.
a 14-year-old lad. were playing, when the
latter discovered a pistol In Shelton's
pocket shelton claims that he took the
weapon out of his pocket. and his COM
panion attempted to wrest IT away from
him, and I'm the scuffie the pistol was
discnargec, and the bullet entered Hen
derson's stomach. The affair occurred
on Ninth avenue, northeast. AS soon as
Sneiton saw the result or the affair he
went 10 poiirs headquarters and gave
himself up. Shelton claims that 1t was
purely accidsntal, and expresses his re-
grets very freely. Drs. Ralph Brown and
5. S. Guerrant made an examination of
the wound, wh.ch they pronounced very
dangerous ons. The Shelton boy is held
by the authorities pending an investiga-
ton of the unfortunate af1air.
Florence Katherine, the youngest child
of Captain and Mrs. Wilbur f. Pole,
formerly OF Roanoke, but now Of Lorraine,
o.. died yesterday at the residence of j.
p. Wingtisjs, on Franklin road. Mr.
Pole Will arrive IN the city to-day, but,
so far, no Arrangements for the funeral
nave been apnounced.
An important civil suit has been In
stituted i'm the Circuit Court OF this city
by j. b. .SDroies and others against the
Northern 3uialng and Loan Association,
which makes all the stockholders OF the
association psTties to the litigation. The
object of the suit is to place the company
into the hands OF a receiver, so as TO
wind up the business and other affairs.
}. NJ WIinaDis mas been retained as
counsel Tor the plaintiff.
n. Fl. Stansell, railroad contractor,
who for the past two years has been
building roads on the Island of Jamaica,
has returned to the city, and Is stopping
at the ST. James.
II. f. Swartz, who for the past eight
years has peen connected with the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company. has
resigned his position, and gone to Pitts
burg Pa, where he has accepted a POSI-
ton with the Schoen Pressed-Steel Com
pany, OF that city.