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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
BOUTELLE OPPOSES.
CONGRESSMAN EPEs MAY HOLD HIS
SCAT, NEVERTHELESS.
HRAY 7. KNIGHT The MAN.
II Is Almost Definitely settled THAT
He Is 10 Be Richmond's Postmaster.
Ashland Plum for TayIor-wnddnn
Has Probably Won.
Has Probably Won.

WASHINGTON. D. C., February 2.-
(SpeciaL)-It turns out that Representa-
tive Boutelle, Of Illinois. the Republican
member Of Elections Committee No. 3.
who was absent when the majority re-
port was made in the Thorp-Epes con-
test, has not refused 20 sign that report.
He has both telegraphed and written to
General Walker. authorizing him TO sign
the majority report for him. Notwlth-
standing this order, II Is the impression
Of many well-posted members that the
House will sustain the minority report,
and that Representative Epes viii retain
the seat to which he has been fairly
elected. General Walkers influence In
the House Is wofully on the wane.
II is now almost definitely settled that
vray r. Knight will be appointed post
master at Richmond. and that his name
will be sent in. probably next week.
There will be no difficulty about his con-
irmatIon.
National al-Committeeman Bowden. Colo
mel Brady, and Chairman Agnew called
on the Attorney General to-day. and had
a pleasant interview with him concerning
the appointment OF Judge Edmund Wad-
dill. Jr. TO succeed Judge Hughes as
Judge Of the United States Court for tho
Eastern District OF Virginia. Speaking
Of the matter tonight, Colonel Brady
said he had no doubt Of Judge Waddilrs
appointment as the latter had not only
the unanimous support OF the party in
the state, but was also strongly endorsed
by the bar Of the Eastern District, re-
gardless of party.
The best Information tonight as 70 the
Ashland postmastership is, that Mr. Tay-
lor will carry OFF that presidential plum.
| also have information that Colonel Asa
Rogers will be comfortably taken care
OF. but the office to which he Is TO be
appointed has not yet been definitely de-
termined upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

detain YOU. W" "o iV"se'
! have the honor 20 present tho Hon
ieaSdnr iIosgnn ". Bailey, OF Texas, Democrats
ncNt ~ y, .ne present, and Speaker OF the
next next Rouse OF Representatives.
Mn. BAiLEY'S BRILLIANT SPEECH.
Inc applause as Mr.. Bailey came for
S ~a.o was deafening. The stamping Of
zee. ana handclappIne and cheering
lasted fnlly a minute, the tan Texan bow
ing MS Acknowledgements.
g.. a%n,s % very generous reception leads me
ao oeneVe that IL this audience had its
way Mr.. Floods prediction would be a
Iue one, he said, when the applause
ceased. Mr.. Bailey at once entered upon
~ nis subject, losing no time I'm prologue
re SPOKE entirely without manuscript.
% a,u with all the ease, fiuency. force. and
S,oquence that have made him such n
ulS'lnsuished member Of the minority I'm
me House OF Representatives. His theme
was the Democratic Party OF To-day
broad one, he said. but he touched upon
many sides OF IL, and in a way that claim
ca the complete attention Of the great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
MINES IN HABANA HARDoR.
Existence OF Such Things Officially
Denied by Du Bose.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February 25.-
In view of the widely-published report
that the harbor Of Habana contains a
system Of submarine mines, a statement
around which has centered the chief pub
lc interest in connection with the disas-
ter to the battleship Maine, Senor du
Bose, Spanish charge daffaires at Wash
ington, tonight made to the Associated
Press the following statement, which,
coming from such an authority, may be
considered as an official denial:
Il wish to state, on my own official
understanding that no mines are In Ha-
bana harbor, nor is there any submarine
defence Of any kind. The report is so alb
solutely false and ridiculous that il could
only have originated in the minds OF
those persons anxious to incite the evil
passions of both nations, for their own
niserable ends. i consider the very sug-
gestion Of such thing as an insult to
Spain"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

tions as soon as it is possible TO 90 20
and that the utmost secrecy snaii DC oO-
served about the matter. .no
I'm carrying out these contracts s tns
railroads play most prominent part, anu
for the purpose Of moving everyen'ns az
expeditiously as possible, fresloenl s, ~, oi,. a.
I, aaIIs Of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
wav: Receiver oscar c. Murray, or the
baltimore and Ohio. and General-Manager
L. F. Tore. Of the Pennsylvania, went 70
Washington. last week, and consulted
with Secretary Long. Of the navy ana As
sistant- Secretary George MeikleJohn' OF
he War Department, on the matter. me
contracts and all arrangements TOT the
rapid handling and shipping or the coai
were made, and the government, u ~
understood. agreed to pay a bonus to both
the coal-miners and the railroads n the
10000 tons were delivered within a speci-
fed time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
ALLEGED STIR IN MADRID.
Prospect of War Reported Popular
with All Parties.

LONDON, February 5.--According TO a
special dispatch from Madrid, reports re-
ceived there from the United States TO the
effect that public opinion in the latter coun-
try Is becoming more excited, owing to the
impression that the loss Of the Maine is
not due 10 an accident, are stirring popu-
lar feeling there lin Madrid). and the
conviction is increasing in ministerial cir
cles that the worst must be expected.
Continuing, the special says: THE gov
ernment has no choice. II the United
States adopts a threatening attitude, for
the prospect of war is popular with all
parties, and the more eXcitable news
papers are already urging the government
to take measures TO enable Spain TO strike
the first decisive blow"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
GOVERNMENT COAL CONTRACTS.
Three Hundred Thousand Tons Call
ed Fore. & d. Interested.

PITTSBURG. PA. February 3.--The
Post tomorrow will say: 1T was learned
to-day in Pittsburg. through an officer
Of one OF the largest coal corporations
doing business in this district, that the
Navy Department had closed contracts
with the incorporated firm of castner,
Curran & Bullitt. OF Philadelphia. for the
delivery at Key West Sand Keys. Dry
'rortugas, Savannah. Charleston, and Fort
Monroe OF 10000 tons Of Pocahontas coal
and with the Rhodes & Beidler Company.
OF Cleveland. for the delivery OF A.VOO
tons Of the Goshen coal OF that company
The stlpularions of the contracts Just
placed are that the coal so ordered shaii
be delivered at the designated coaiing s'a-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
MIR. BRYAN's OPINION.
"Nothing should lie Done Until In
quiry Is Completed"

TOPEKA, KAN, February 25.--William
J. Bryan was interviewed to-day con-
cerning the Maine.
I'm my opinion, we should be slow to
act i'm the Maine affair, especially under
the trying circumstances which confront
US" he said. Another fact which I'm my
mind impels us to exercise discretion Is
that an official Investigation Of the explo-
sion Is now being made. The United
States cannot afford to be too hasty in
this matter. International questions are
involved. and it would be a sad compli-
ment 10 our government were we to
openly and mallciously bring about strain
ed relations by our anxiety 70 locate the
responsibility for the Maine disaster
Nothing should be done until the inves-
tigation is completed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
THE VIZCAyA DEPARTS.
she Is bound for Habana, and VIII
Not Stop En- Route.

NEW YORK, February 3.--The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya got under way from her
anchorage off Tompkinsville at 10 r. Nj.
to-day, and proceeded down the bay, pass
ing Quarantine at 1:37 p. NJ, bound for
Habana.
The navy-yard tug Nina, on guard OF
Tompkinsville, was saluted by the cruiser
with three blasts Of her whistle, which
the tug returned. The Nina and the po-
lice-bolt Patrol accompanied the cruiser
down the bay.
The national standard of Spain fioated
at half-mast from a small gaff on the
main-mast of the cruiser The Vizcaya
did not salute the forts at the Narrows
as she passed out.
II is said at the office Of the Spanish
Consul General that the Vizcaya will pro-
ceed to Habana without stopping en- route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
MIR. W. ~. WALKER ILL.,
Traffic Manager of G. & o. Railway
In n Critical Condition.

CINCINNATI, February 25.-Mr. w. 3.
Walker. freight traffic manager OF tho
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. is lying at
the St. Nicholas Hotel in a critical con-
dition from a stroke OF paralysis
He has been here a few days attending
the Scottish-Rite meeting, wnere ne
served Yesterday as master or ceremonies.
The attack came after he had re fred to
his room.
His wife and son Stewart are with him.
Mr.. Walker lived here before taking his
present position. He is widely known in
railroad and Masonic circles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
THE MOVING or TROOPS.
No OmciaI Inquiry Made of seaboard
Air-Line.

NORFOLK. VA, February S.-The
rumor that the government is securing
from railway companies estimates Of
their capacity for moving troops and
munitions Of war between Atlantic and
Gulf ports and the interior Is officially
denied by Yice-Presi1ent st. John, Of the
Seaboard AIRLINE. whose road was mem
toned in the reports.
Mr.. ST. John said to-day that he Is igno-
rant of any such move on the part Of the
war Department and as 10 contracts for
moving troops, he had heard nothing OF
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

To-day o. II. Berry & Co. place on sale
the ever-popular Dunlap Hats, fof
spring. 1898. in softs. silks. and derbys
The new style Is exceedingly handsome
and stylish dressers viii vie with eaeh
other in being the first TO ir1roduce u 10
the public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS.
Plant system Said to he Prepared
for Emergencies.

TAMPA, FLA. February 25.-Aithough
the officials OF the company have not so
stated publicly, pretty much everybody
here understands that the Plant system
has completed arrangements for the
transportation Of troops and munitions OF
war 10 Habana on short notice All OF
their ships have been placed in condition
for emergencies.
should war be declared. It is said that
they nave perfected plans to land larHe
body Of troops in Habana within thirty
six hours after their arrival at this place.
Troops can be transported from WASH
ington and New York to this port IN rom
twenty-four to thirty hours.
The company has also made arrange
ments. it is understood TO land promptly
men and arms at Key West, and all
strategic points on the Florida coast ana
at Mobile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
SUBMARINE BoAT HOLLAND.
Is She to he Tried by the Governs
ment.

NEW YORK, February 2.-rhe su4r
marine boat Holland which made sue
cessful private trial-trip last evening, Is
tied up at Perth Amboy. N. j.. to-day
The government tug Narkeeta, with
steam up. lies about fifty feet from the
Holland.
1t was said to-day that the Holland
would 20 TO Washington tomorrow, IN
order to make trial I'm the presence OF
government officials.
A number Of local machinists were AZ
work on the Holland to-day, but what
they were doing could not be ascertained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

In addition 10 the remarkably attrac-
tive prices OF Shoes and Slippers OF every
description at our store, We also give
trading stamps with every l0c. cash pur-
chase and over. Buy your shoes OF US
and mn your book. THE MODEL,
COZ Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
pAyMAsTERs sAFE BROUGHT III.
wreckers Working Hard 90 Recover
Bodies-lIabnna Notes.

HABAI!A. February 25.-At the after
noon session OF the court Of inquiry the
examination OF divers was continued. A
civilian. whose testimony Is said 70 be
OF some Importance. was also examined.
The name OF the witness and all the par
ticulars OF his evidence are withheld.
Late to-day, the paymaster's safe, with
81. 500 and his papers was taken from
the wreck. Beyond this no statement u
made as TO the value and nature Of the
CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGEl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

Try Moesta's fresh Strawberry Ice
Cream Tor your Sunday dinner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
"DunInpv Hats.

The new spring Dunlap" now on sale
at O. RI. Berry s. Co.'S, will prove tho
way-ahead winner for popularity this
season, as it's one Of the handsomest
styles ever designed by this king OF
HatdOm."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
ARTILLERY INCREASE BILL.
Only One Vote Against IL In the
House Committee.

WASHINGTON, February &.-There
was only one vote in the House Commit
tee on Military Affairs to-day against
fayorably reporting the Senate bill pro-
vldIng for two additional regiments OF
artillery. 1t was cast by Mr.. Cox. a
democrat. OF Tennessee. Later In the
day the bill was re..Jrted TO the House.
but no time was fixed for its considera-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
"DunIap, Leads.

Try Moesta's fresh Strawberry lee
cream for your Sunday dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

TRY Moesta's fresh Strawberry Ice
Cream Tor your Sunday dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

without the prevailing style OF Hat
your good clothes are set at naught. o.
"a PERRY < Co. sell the Dunlap"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
Opening Day.

Try Moesta's fresh Strawberry Ice
Cream for your Sunday dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
Special.

Try Moesta's fresh Strawberry Ice
Cream for your Sunday dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

No well-reguated household should be with
out a bottle Of AsGOsrURA BIrTsRa. the world
renowned appetizer and invigorator. Beware
OF counterfeits Ask for tho genuine article.
manufactured by Or. J. @. u. Siegert q Soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

No sArzR REMEDY can be had for Coughs and
Colds. or any trouble Of the Throat thsn
. .BRowNs BRONCHIAL TRocHEs." Price 25c.
Sold only 10 boxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

., rrcdiction That He VIII Head
ticket in 1900 and Lead the
,..W 20 Victory--An Able Pre-
,.Hon of Democratic Principles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

Double vfOIets, 80 Cents Hundred'
Roses, $50 a dozen.
NJ. A. WTfITTY,
NOS 903 east Main street,
and H5 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

For Diseases OF the Liver. stomach.
and kidneys
the Water OF the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable. in America.
PURCELL, LADD s Co, Wholesals Agent<
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
q, Texas Congressman Addresses a
Fine Audience at The Academy.
e,rgs OF THE DAY DISCUSSED,
cs, rsmOcrstiC Leader in The House De-
fsndS the Chicago Platform,
sgFF COINAGE THE ISSUE STILL.
sro,s Arguments to Show That This
Is the COuHtfy'S Hope.

.,,v TO BE NAMED AGAIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

. WASHINGTON. February g.
riIp Forecast for saturday:
~" For virglnia-Fair weather Sat
urday: colder in the morning;
norIherly winds.
For North Carollna-Fair weather.
slightly colder: northerly NindA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
PrecedentS, in Case Such a Course Should
Be Decided On.
PROCTOR SAILS FOR HADANA
He Insists That His Trip Has No
Particular Significance

THE MAINE WILL NOT BE RAISED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

THE WEATHER in RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear anu pie@sah''
with faulng temperatore at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
FORGIVE IF THEY REPENT.

American citizen must stand uncovered
in the presence of power" Uong con-
tinued applause)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
PEEKSKILL.

The season Of commandments IS at hand. Invi-
tations for the exercises at the Peckskill Military
Academy and the Michigan Lake School have been
issued this week. The programme at Michigan Is
as follows: Sunday June 8 annual sermon. Tues
day. June :. 40 p. m. competitive drill Of COM
panies for the alumni cup. Briggs trophy and col
ors; annual reception, p. m Wednesday. June s.
IL a. m. competitive drill in manual Of arms and
bayonet drill BY picked squad senior exercises 100
.. m battalion drill and battalion parade $3.50 p.
The programme Of the peeksk Military Acad-
envy is follows:
June TO T. annual examinations Sunday, June 3.
annual sermon before the cadets. Monday. June 6.
7:30 p. m. prize speaking and musical. Tuesday.
June T. 730 D. m class day exercises IN the armory
Daily. at a.. IN. guard mounting 65J p. m, ba L
talon parade June S. Commencement. IL TO Y m.
military exercises. battalion drill Calling gun drill,
battalion parade award Of commissions 1880 p. m,
gradua ting exercises comforting of diplomas award
OF medals. address to the graduates by Cornelius
A. Pugslcy president Westchester County National
Bank school song, The Star Spangled Banner"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
THE PRICE OF FRENCH LIQUORS.
SPECULATION AS TO THE EFFECT OF THE reel
PROCITY TREATY.

SPECULATION AS TO THE EFFECT OF THE reel
PRoCITY TREATY.
Tho signing OF the reciprocity agreement with
France was entirely unexpected by the importers
Of wines and spirits in this city SO sudden was
the notice that the treaty had been concluded that
several Of the largest vino and liquor importers
who were seen yesterday confessed themselves un-
prepared 10 talk upon tho full enects OF the lower
ing OF the tariff on still wines and brandles. Rep
resentatves OF such well-known houses John
Os, ornc, Sons & CO.. f. Du Barry. q. . Nicholas.
ana Ackcr. Neral & COndit were seen by a
unable to say whether lesseming of the prices to
the consumer would follow tho decreased tariff
provided for by the agreement. charles a. Du
Niver, a member OF the f1rm or Du NiNler ~ Co..
No - Warrcn-st.. said that the possible decrease
Of the prices OF still wines and brandies imported
from France would depend upon the tax on those
contemplated. n tax OF from two 10 four cents a
bottle placed on wines, prices would undoubt-
odly remain as high as at present. despite the
reciprocal agreement
''One Inevitably good effect" he added "ot the
reduction Of the tariff brandies will be that the
countcrfctinc which Is largely practiscd OF the
extent be stopped. Although he will have to pay
"A much hitherto for his brandy. the consumer
Will benefit. for the reason that he is not likely 10
be so widely Imposed on In future by having In
feror and imitation spirts served TO him"
The dealers In domestic wines. who are comprised
in the California Wine Association. Of 40. %
ment. An official Of the association said ycster.
day: 1.-THE lowering OF the tariff on French stu
wines will not hurt US In the least, 80 far as tho
cheaper wines are concerned. We are selling our
French dealers afford 20 cell wines Of similar
class oven with reduced tariff As 10 the fner
apprecabl. increase In the competition OF the
French growers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
CASE AGAINST MALCOLMS ADJOChNED.

The courtroom OF Police Justice Mlnot M. oiih-
man in White Plains was crowded yesterday
morning with people Interested in the Sherwood
Malcolm case in which Mr. and Mrs Edward Nal
colin are charged with attempting to starve Mrs
G. p Sherwood their home. No 81 Grower.
Mrs Malcolm is Mrs. Sherwood's daughter. and
she and her husband deny the charges OF nl-treat-
ment and alege that Mrs Sherwood. after giving
the house in which they live them a wedding
present, is trying to eject them from the
premises
Yesterday morning. as soon as Chief Bogart had
arraigned the prisoners In court there was dis
pute between counsel. Hiram Paulding rcprtscniei
Mrs. Sherwood. while Charles a. Dreycr looked
after The interests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm. The
dispute ended in invitation to come and settle
IL outside" Peace was at last restored and Justice
Silliman adjourned tho until tomorrow, n
the mean time admitting NJ and Mrs. Malcolm TO
bail In the sum Of $500 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
SING SING.

Tbs thirtieth commencement exercises OF the
Ossnng School for Young Women begin on FRIDAY
evening with concert and art reception. Satur-
day afternoon will be devoted to the childrens re-
cital. commencing at o'clock. On Sunday the
commencement sermon will be preached in the
Presbyterian Church. lass Day exercises VIII De
held on Monday afternoon at o'clock and on
Tuesday there will be commencement exercises at
II a. m. with an address by Hamilton w Mabe.
The aumne reunion will be at 10 a. m. with
luncheon at p. m.
A fair will be held at the rectory of Trinity
Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon. under the
direction Of the Junior Missionary Auxiliary.
The question who VIII be the next post
master OF this place is still undecided One Of the
applicants for the place has just forwarded an
additional petition to Washington with three hun
dred seners and fifteen personal letters Of recon-
mendation
The village policemen have found the hiding
place and headquarters, In the old Arcade File
Works. now abandoned. Of gang OF boys who
have been annoying the merchants OF the village
by their piferines for some time Nothing seemed
TO amiss to the gang. Sometimes 1t would
be crate OF oranges 1r a bunch of bananas. and
a week o. so ago they made of with twelve quarts
of ice cream. freezer and all. 10 the great per-
plexity Of the confcctioner when he went 10 look
FOR his property. Warrants issued for the
arrest Of haf-dozen of the boys yesterday, and
more will follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
COMMENCEMENT AT THE CASTLE.

The commencement exercises Of Miss Masons
school were held yesterday morning at The Castle.
In Tarrytown- ont he Hudson and were attended
by several hundred guests At 1880 o'clock a pro-
cession consisting Of the students cadets of the
Mount Pleasan; Military Academy. who were class
sponsors, the members Of the faculty. Bishop Pot
ter the Rev. j. Seden Spencer and Miss G. f..
Mason. principal OF the school, marched into the
large drawing-roOm. where the exercises were held.
These consisted Of prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Spencer
and musical programme OF vocal and instru-
mert.l solos. ducts and geos. The presentation
Of diplomas was made by Miss Mason. and Bishop
Potter delivered the address 10 the graduates
They Miss Florence Garlock. Miss jamie
stubbs. MISS, Anna Qrviie Adams. Miss Florence
Miss sophie Coles and Miss Estelle Smith
The exercises ended with the Presentation Of a
trnNel from the class Of rs by Miss Knggold to
Mss Adams Tor the class OF %. and the planting
Of an ivy. which Miss Mason brought from the
University OF Heidelberg last summer. Luncheon
served ia the open air study. and last evening
reception WIGS given for the graduates by Miss