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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
WAR NOTES.
to us.

The Public Ledger. OF philadelphia, ant
the Baltimore Sun. two of the most eau
tious and conservative papers In this
country. have Joined their more agsres
| sive brethren OF the press In the asser'
ton that Aiger has made miserabiy
| POOR Secretary OF War.
That, we believe, is the general opinion.
| The choosing OF camps. the contracts with
| transportation companies, the failures In
| the commissary and medical departments,
| all go 10 show that there was n lack OF
system--if nothing worse-in the War
Office Roosevelt's round-robin business
would have shocked the sense Of the
American people 10 an untold extent, but
for the fact that the public generally be-
lieve there was absolutely no other way
TO remedy the evils complained OF.
And now our Santiago army is to be
removed to Montauk Point. L. I. 1t is
hard TO say why 1t should be sent to
Montauk. There Is plenty OF air and sand
there, and there are also ocean waves
in which the men may bathe-but there
is no drinking water there! No; there Is
no such thing as a well or spring In sight.
Think Of that-selecting camping
ground which has no established water
supply. True. some wells are now being
dug there; but IL Is not known whether
water in sufficient quantity can be reach
ed. or II reached what its quality VIII be.
Our engineers in Porto Rico are turn |
ing the barbed-wire fences that were |
INT oil
lines. One five miles in length, was
recently insulated in two hours and put |
into use forthwith.
The Germans, who are noted for the |
accuracy Of their scientific Investigations,
have satisfied themselves that in futura
sugar should be regarded as regular ar
ticle of army diet, especially for soldiers
when on the march. The experiments
that have been made show that men when
on sugar diet suffer less from hunger.
thirst, exhaustion, and sunstroke, on long
marches, than men who are kept upon the
ordinary diet.
OF warships at Manila, the Germans
have the Kaiser, the Irene, the Geffon,
the Cormoran, and the Kaiserin. The
English have the Immortalite, the Bona
venture, the Rather, and the Plover, and
the Pigmy and Centurion are on their
way, If they have not arrived already.
A number of Santiago merchants have
been fieeced by soldier sharpers, who
passed upon them Confederate notes for
United States money. The offenders,
when caught, will be tried by court-mar-
ial for robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
The Chicago Times-Herald says:

I'VE have long been led to believe thai
all the Cuban people needed was a chance
TO assert themselves free from Span.
ish tyranny and they would set uu
a government for themselves that would
fully prove their ability at self-govern.
ment. A nearer view Of certain of these
Cubans has shaken our faith In this
Wanted ability, and 1t now may become
our duty TO safeguard the people of
Cuba from anarchy and internecine war.
This will require a large army of occu-
patton for several years TO come"
Well, that's an honest confession. to saw
the least There are a good many papers
that are smarter now regarding the Gu
ban question than they were a few
months ago. However, our "disappoint-
ed" contemporaries need not take II
so hard. In driving the spaniards out
of Cuba. we will get rid Of one set of
very bad neighbors. and, perhaps. after
all those who precipltated the war but
anticipated manifest destiny"-that Is
to say, but hurried up the inevitable
exodus OF the Dons from this hemjs-
phere. Therefore. we refrain from re-
"srsins> wa told pau 90. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Spelling n Horse.
New York WeeklyO

Buyer: Look here. you You said this
horse was sound and kind and free from
tricks The first day l drove him ne
baked a dozen times. and he's as bad
to-day.
Dealer: I'm: you've been wondering II
cheated you. maybeP
Yes. / have"
and the first time you druv the boss
you sort o wondered II he hadn't some
tricks, didn't your
"Of course"
"And you kept on saying to yourself. I
wonder If that there horSe will balk,
maybe?"
Probably"
"And you had your mind on It good
deal, most like?'
That's true?"
That's wot's the matter. You've hyp-
Noticed him. See?'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Statistics of the worlds export trade,
printed in the Antwerp Journal of Mari
time Interests, show that except that the
United States and France changed places,
the seven foremost commercial nations
occupied the same relative positions in
1896 as in 1872. France was second and
the United States fourth in 1872, and in
1896 the United States was second and
France fourth. In both years Great Bril-
tain was first, Germany third, and Russia,
Austria Hungary and Belgium were the
last three. France alone shows decline OF
her export trade; the decrease was from
s726, O00 900 to $3.50, 900. The British
gain was nearly II per cent. ours nearly
$50 per cent, the German more than IS
per cent, the Russian nearly 100 per cent
the Austrian AZ per cent, and the Belgian
over As per cent The increase for the
seven countries is a little over A per
cent. Japan, Australia, and the East
Indies have been increasing their exports,
SO that France is alone in exporting a
smaller value of goods than a quarter OF
a century ago.
The New York Journal of Commerce
says, however. in commenting on this ex-
hibit, that the decrease in prices in the
twenty-four years must be borne in
mind if one would draw any differences
as 10 the volume OF the worlds commerce.
Our New York contemporary then adds
that Sauerbeck's index figures indicate
a reduction OF prices of about a. nor
cent. in those twenty-four years, and that
tho volume must have increased "a
times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Flagstaff Struck by Lightning.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. August O.
(Special)-Durlng a heavy storm which
passed over this section this evening, the
hagstan in the camp of the Fourth Regi-
ment was stuck by lightning and broken
into splinters. The Young Mems Chistian
Association tent was blown down by the
wind. The storm was accompanied by a
great deal of hail, but so far as known il
did no great damage.
Basil Shelton, a well-kpown young MAI
OF Stafford county. died at his home in
that county this morning from typhoid
fever. A wife and one child survive him.
He was % years old
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
RAsCALLY STEAMBOAT MEN.
Employees of White Star Line Been
Engaged in Smuggling.

NEW YORK, August 9.-Further evil
dence Of the conspiracy among some of
the officers Of the White Star Line steam
er Brittanic to steal and smuggle was
reported to the Chief of Police of Jersey
City to-day. In the rooms of Third
Officer John Kynaston, who is under ar
rest here. and First-Ofiicer j. w. Jago,
the first officer who disappeared after the
arrest of Kynaston on Friday last. were
found three receipts for registered pack
ages mailed on Friday in New York.
These packages were sent by Jago to
London on the Cunard Line steamer
Etruria. due in London next Friday. II
is believed the packages contained money
and valuables stolen from the Brittanic
during her trip over.
The Brittanic arrived in New York on,
Friday, and the packages were posted
in New York shortly afterwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 10, 1898.

Friends of the Dispatch would do US
q favor BY informing us promptly Of any
failure on the part of newsdealers. OF
newsboys on railroad trains, TO meet the
public demand for copies Of this paper.
Information is also desired by us OF the
delinquency of any carrier OF ours in
Richmond, Manchester or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
TO report TO us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Suicide of a Wanderer.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 9.-(spe-
cial)-An old man, supposed to be James
HOFFMAN, from New York, was found
lying on the steps of the school-house at
Spring Bank, in Fairfax county, this
morning A bullet-hole was in the right
side of his head, back of the ear. and he
had evidently shot himself A pistol was
found beside him. The man was brought
to town and the bullet was extracted, but
he died at the infrmary tonight without
regaining consciousness.
DR.. Clement Speiden died at Marshall
yesterday; aged Go years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
YellOw-Jack.
london Chronicle.

tbOEuOn tHTOnlcle.D
faller Jack creep from the stinkin' SWAMP
and inter the pourin' rine;
Il looked at the soldiers o. 'Merriker q
looked at the soldiers o. Spine.
Theer was Drive chaps ere and Drive
chaps theer. that mawched where
the fire was 'ot.
And some o. the best came art alive, an
some o. the best was shot;
And some o. the best ad bin whirled aloft
like shivln's the strong winds blow,
Ansbroke an showered in rags o. flesh
on the new-lit fines below.
Though tibet were In Cuber an four awe
the noise o. that crash sarnds near
And yer reads OF IL, an yer thinks OF Il,
an yer smells the blood from here.
Yaller Jack crep' from is stinkn, swamp
an creep 'twixt the lines o. men,
An never a single Chrischum thing 'ad
e done in is life till then.
Il crep' 'twixt the lines an the dead men
dropped with evry step he trod.
Till they learned. as a chap might fight
with chap. but no one might fight
with God.
And Yaller Jack has an ugly mime, but
he snarls an the battles cease,
And the troops mawch home, and the
troops sile 'ome. and we're one dye
nearer peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Experienced.
Chicago POst.)

Have you made up your mind just
what qualities you expect TO ind In a
husbandY
"Why, OF course" answered the maid.
100 bad" commented the matron, with
a sigh.
"Why do you say that?" demanded the
maiden.
"Oh. always hate to see young girls
disappointed" answered the matron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Assignment in stanton.

STAUNTON, VA. August 9.-(Special)
W. l.. Olivier, one Of the oldest and most
popular merchants in Staunton, this
morning assigned to a. c. Gordon, trus-
tee. his stock OF school supplies, station
cry, ETC., TO be sold for the benefit Of
his creditors. Mr.. Olivier has been doing
business here for about thirty years
His liabilities amount to about 5000; as
sets unknown yet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
THEY HATE THE CUBANs,
spaniards Do Not Wish United states
to Turn Cuba Over to Insurgents.

spaniards Do Not Wish United states
to Turn Cuba Over to Insurgents.
NEW YORK, August S.-A Paris dis
patch printed here this afternoon says:
"a dispatch received here from Madrid,
via Biarritz, says the Spanish reply TO the
United States expresses the hope that the
American Government will not hand Cuba
over TO the insurgents. but will retain
control of the government of that island
In order that the interests Of Spanish
property-Owners may be respected.
Spain also intirnates her preference for
the retention of Porto Rico, and would
surrender any Of her Pacific possessions
to the Americans instead.
THE Spanish Government Is satisfied
with the appointment of mixed commits
sion TO settle the question OF the DISPOSE
ton of the Philippines, and suggests that
the meetings of the commission be held
in Paris"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

this subject has come up from season TO
season. and yet nothing has been done.
IL Is to be hoped that our new Councii
VIII make record. and give Us pure,
Clean drinking water. The doctor referred
to at the White Sulphur Springs Is DR..
Hunter Mcclure. THOMAS POTTS.
Richmond. Va. August 3, 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
SDuin's Finances.

MADRID, August 9-The Queen Regent
has signed a decree arranging for
the payment OF the external debt OF
Spain. and authorizing the conversion
OF the debt. and providing for an in
crease In the note issue OF the Bank OF
Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

(ChlcagO News.)

(CnlcaSO NeWs)
Mrs. Parvenue: That picture In the cor
ner is by an old master.
Mrs. Swartleigh: Indeed! / would never
have guessed It,
Mrs. Parvenue: Yes, the man I bought
IL from gave me written guarantee
that the painter was past 70 before he
done a stroke on II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Two more strong arguments in favor OF
peace are, that Merritt has given the
Spaniards at Manila a drubbing, and
Miles has telegraphed that he has al
ready enough men to complete the con-
quest Of Porto Rico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
EXCURSION TO OLD POINT

TUESDAY. AUGUST. 18TH.
Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Dem,
A. NJ; stops at Williamsburg each Va,
Reduced rates TO Ocean View or Norgoi,'
Given by ladies OF Union Station ~
Venable-Street churches. anu
Round trip for Old Point. Il
au 9-d5t&Blt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
MUNYON'S HEADACHE AND IrDI-
GEsTlON CURE

is THE ONLY REMEDY ON THE MAR
hET that will cure every form OF Head
ache In to 10 minutes. correct Indigcs-
ton, stimulate the nerves, and build up
the system II should be I'm every home
and every travellers gr.psack. AT oil
Druggists. Twenty-Five cures, % cents.
~ 2l-SuW Ats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
The Farmers wit.

Detroit Free Press.)
Stokes" asked his neighbor on the
next farm, chow do you manage to have
that man of yours cultivate SO much corn
in a day. He covers twice the ground
my man does"
II put pedometer on him"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
PROPOSALS.
Office Superintendent Of Public Charities.
City Almshousc.

Office Superintendent OF Public Charities
City Almshouse
Richmond. Va. August 10 1898.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
CEIVED at this office Room s, City HaID
until II VI. on MONDAY, August Is, lS8
FOR furnishing the City AlmshOuse with
supplies 0or the quarter ending November
~. ls9Sl OF FRESH BEEF. FRESH LAMB.
BACON, FLOUR. COFFEE SUGAR.
RICE, LARD pure). SOAP. HERRlNGS,
SALT. MOLASSES BUTTER. POTA-
TOES. OAKFLAKES. CANNED To-
MATOES. HAY. OATS. CORN, STRAW.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. SHOES and
MEDICINES supplies TO be delivered 30
the almshouse at such times and in such
quantities as the Superintendent may d.
rect.
The Committee for the Relief OF the
Poor reserves the right TO reject any or
all proposals offered. and of giving the
contract for each article required 10 the
lowest responsible bidder
Forms OF proposals can be obtained II
the almshOuse or at this office.
GEORGE Il. DAVIS.
au low, Tn. F&Suit City Almsh0use
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 59 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1898 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Dakota. Governor Dead.

BISMARCK. n. D.. August Ex-Governor
Briggs, OF North Dakota. died to-day OF
Consumption. J. NJ. Devine Is Lieutenant
Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
AMUsEMENTs.
A GRAND LAwN-PARTY

WILL BE GIVEN EVERY NIGHT TH1s
WEEK at the corner Of Graham "a
Clay streets. Music and dancing. ne
freshments in abundance at city prices
f0-ffs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

BISMARCK. N. D.. August 9.-The to-
tai loss from last nights fire will be from
100000 to $4,000. with insurance not 10
exceed $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Death of the Father of Greenbaclsers
LA SALE, ILL, August 9.-Ex-Con-
gresham Alexander Campbell. known as
the father of the Greenbackers, is dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Resolutions OF respec: 10 deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
lions, associations, or other organiza-
tons will be charged FOR as advertising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Al letters recommending Candidates
for office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
of AURA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

honest man--bankrdptcy Law or no bank
ruptcy law--must at all events be watch
ed, and will ever be source OF trouble
10 ua.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
ADVERTISING RATES
HALF INCH OR LESS.

vance C1 words or less).........''.' =
Above rates are for every day or au-
vertisements running consecutiveiy'
Reading notices in reading-matter type
I'VE lines or less, 81: In nonpariel. loaded.
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Card Of rates for more space furnished
on application.
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au low Tn. result civ n Z Alnshoa.e
Office Superintendent Of Public Charities,
Al

Richmond Va. August 10 1856.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
CElNED at this office until y NJ On
MONDAY. August 10 1886 for furuishlnf
this department. with COAL FOR Ohe year
from September !. 1893
Estimate Of need: one hundred and
twenty-five tons. more or less. of "An-
thracite" Coal, egg size, 1900 pounds 20
ton
Two hundred and fifty tons. more or
less. OF best quality, run OF mine. POca-
hontas and New River did on each kind
Engine Coal. 2,2i0 pounds 20 ton.
Coal 10 be delivered az city Almsholse
at such times and IN such quantity as
may be ordered by the Superintendent
Bonds. with approved security. viii be
required for the satisfactory completion
OF the contracts for coal, and the names
OF the sureties must accompany each pro-
nosai
The Committee for the Relief OF the
Poor reserves the right 10 rejecr any ~
all proposals offered and OF awarding mo
contract for coal Ina whole or IN part.
Further information can be obtained 81
this Office. GEORGE g. DAVIS,
au low TIL F&Suft Superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
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Oflce Superintendent OF Public Charities.
CIV llughUusn.


Richmond Va. August l0 lsN
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RI
CEIVED at this Office Room g. city halg
until MONDAY. August 18th. az y O'clock
NJ. for furnishing WOOD for this at-
partment for one year from SeptemD'r
ist.
Six hundred Cords more or less) OF
Pine Wood. to be delivered at the Ciiy
Almshouse az such times and IN snch
quantities as may be directed by the SUI
perintendent. Wood 10 be best quahly
seasoned pine. sawed ends. Wood 10 Ve
measured at the City Almshouse
This department will rick the same
Also. for Saving Four Hundred Co,u'
900 OF Pine Wood more or lessl at lnf
City Almshousc and delivering the san's
TO all parts OF the city In lots OF
blocks each. as may be directed BY th'
Superintendent
Bonds. with approved security, VIII he
required for the satisfactory comp!euVH
or contract. -.
The Committee for the Relief OF me
Poor reserves the right 10 reject any OF
all proposals offered.
Further information can be obtained ~
this ONCE. GEORGE b. DANio.
au lew. TIL, ia Sn4t Superintendent,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
MAINS STREET
VAUDEVILLE.

NEW BILL, ENTIRE, EACH WEEK.
ONLY HIGH-CLASS ATTRACTIONS
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE
AT SIS O'CLOCK
GATES OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIKR
SATURDAY MATINEE 40 T.. NJ.
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY. AUGUST Still
Return OF Fayortcs.
CHARLES +. WALTON AND MAJOR
JAMES ID. DOYLE,
The Long and Short and Grolesque Come
dams.
MISS EMMA XRAUSS,
High-Class Soprano.
COAKI.EY AND Hustled.
In Comedy sketch Introducing Their
Famous Trick Dog
MISS AMY NELSON,
Serio Comic.
and
EARNEST NIZARRAS
and
LEONI BONNIE,
" GRID Renowned Flying Ring Performers
ADMISSION 10 CENTS
Seats In private stalls and chairs on
orchestra-roor extra. Saturday matinee.
TO ladies and children. cents All cars
Main street and Clay street lines run
direct TO park without transfer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Let us hope that the long-threatened
eruption in Spain exhausted itself In that
attack OF royal measles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
BASEBALL TODAY,
BROAD-STREET PARK.
TWO GAMES.
RICHMOND VS.. READING.

Play starts at 2:30 o'clock, and a',.r
three innings have been played no rain
checks will be issued.
All opt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
GREENESyILLE REPUBLICANS.
Resolutions Commenting the Adj
ministration Adopted by Them.

EMPORIA, VA, September 5.-(Special)
The Republicans Of Greenesville county
met Saturday and adopted the following
resolutions, offered by John w Browne:
Resolved, That we, the Republicans of
Greenesville county, in convention as
sembied do reatiirm our allegiance TO
the Republican party and its undying
principles, enunciated at st. Louis June,
1898
Resolved. 2. That we heartily endorse
the wise and patriotic administration OF
William Mckinley. President OF the
United States OF America, and his vigo-
rous prosecution Of the war with Spain.
which has freed Cuba and given the
American people a name great among
the Powers OF the world.
Resolved 3, That we condemn the civil
service humbug as un-American in con-
ception. unbusinesslike in execution, and
detrimental to the free institutions of
the American people.
Resolved, 4, That we hereby petition our
representatives in both branches OF Con-
gress 10 use every honorable means and
every manly effort for its unconditional
repeal
The following delegates were sent TO
the congressional convention. to meet at
Chase City: Il. +. Jansen. w. s. Wood,
J. II. Menfee l. T. Jackson, and ]. w.
Browne Alternates-W. j. Broadnax. a.
II. Sanders, and Edmond Simmons.
J. w. BROWN. Chairman.
w. J. Broadnax. Secretary.