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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
THE FERN TO TAKE SUPPLIES.
The Cruiser Montgomery to Relieve
Fern AT Hsbnna.

WASHINGTON, March THE decision
OF the Navy Department concerning the
sending OF ships to Cuba was made
known at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when
the following brief statement was posted
by the Bureau Of Navigation:
1.-THE Montgomery will relieve the Fern
at Habana. The Fern will carry proyis-
sions TO Matanzas and Sagua la Grande."
This conclusion was reached after con-
ferences between the officials of the State
and Navy departments. and Ia under
stood to be such an adjustment as will
not lead to further objection by the
Spanish Government.
The Fern is a dispatch-boat. without
heavy armament or guns. although she
belongs to the navy and Is technically
naval vessel. AS she comes as near being
a transport as anything else In our naval
service. her selection will accord with
the Spanish suggestion that a transport
or merchant ship should undertake the
carrying Of relief supplies.
The sending OF the Montgomery to
Habana is primarily intended to replace
the Fern. which Is now at Habana. The
Montgomery is a cruiser OF 2,0S9 tons, ar
mored. with an armament Of ten guns.
The plans of the Navy Department are
TO have the Montgomery start for Ha-
bana at once, in order that the Fern may
return to Key West In time to take on
the relief supplies to reach there next
Wednesday. 1t will be the second visit
of the Montgomery to Cuba, as she has
only recently returned from visit to
Santiago de Cuba and Matanzas.
The Bureau of Navigation says that no
time has been fixed for the stay OF the
at Habana, as the only de-
cision thus far reached is that she Will
replace the Fern there for the present.
The Montgomery will be the first United
States warship at Habana since the Maine
DIG cInr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
SPANS AWKWARD POSITION.
Her own Fault, According to "the
Thunderer."

LONDON, March S.-The Times says
editorially this morning:
'If Spain is placed in an awkward po-
sition respecting the Lee incident, she
must thank the indscretion of her For
eign Office. She cannot blame President
Mckinley Mr. Cannon's bill can hardly
be explained by the incident. 1t Is prob
ably due to the -umOr that Spain has
purchased war vessels.
1--WE do not believe that Spain desires
war, but if she does, this evidence OF
Americas alertness offers a most elfec-
tual check. President Mckinley appears
to be adhering Loyalty to the policy o.
firmness, caution and pacific circum-
spection he has hitherto pursued. No
doubt he has the support of the sober and
conscientious mass of the American peo-
pie. But he has had 10 face outbursts OF
popular clamor that a weak man might
have mistaken for the voice of the coun-
try.
"The completely Of the Spanish Cow
eminent in the Maine disaster h hypo-
thesis too monstrous and irrational to be
entertained, and except that, there Is no
impossibility about an arrangement be-
tween Spain and the United States. while
the intractable nature of Cuba's disor-
ders cannot but inspire thoughtful
Americans with serious doubts as to the
wisdom Of annexation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
AN AUXILIARY CRUISER.
The st. Louis May lie Called Into
Service.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March T.
(speciaI.)--It is reported in Newport News
tonight that the captain of the American
liner st. Louis, now here for It's annual
overhauling. has been ordered to report
to the Brooklyn navy-yard at once for
armament as an auxiliary cruiser. The
st. Louis was scheduled to leave Newport
News Wednesday, bun this order has
caused a change i'm the time, and, II pos
sible. the ocean greyhound will leave to-
morrow morning or course, the officers
on board the vessel are reticent In regard
TO the matter, but members OF the crew
assert that all the preliminary measure
ments for the vessels war-like equipment
have been made and that the st. Louis
will weigh anchor and proceed 10 Brook
lyn at the earliest possible moment
The bunkers of the st. Louis have been
filled and she Is otherwise In nrst-ciass
condition, her annual overhauling being
just about finished
w. Strother Smith, past assistant en-
gineer. lieutenant senior grade, United
States navy, now assistant inspector OF
machinery at the ship-yard here, to-day
received orders to hold himself In readi-
ness to report for duty on board the
cruiser Columbia. Mr.. Smith is under
the impression that the Columbia will be
ordered to Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
WHAT ABOUT HAMPTON ROADS.
No Torpedoes Have Been Placed
There as Yet.

NORFOLK, VA, March 7.-CSpecial)-
Although no torpedoes have been plac ed
IN Hampton Roads, it is believed they
will be very shortly. Considerable criu-
cism has been caused by lack Of action
i'm this regard. 1t will take some time
TO plant the mines, and before IL coulu
be done a foreign fleet might get there,
and. after doing all the damage possible,
coal and proceed to New York. Even II
they did not get past the fort vessels
could come into Lynnhaver Bay ana
anchor out of reach of the guns Up 10
date not an ounce of high explosives or
a single armor-piercing proJectlie mas
been brought into the fort, but ample
suppIies OF these munitions are being
made ready, and will be forwarded as
soon as possible. It Is only a question
of a few days. The fort will also be
equipped with rapid-fre guns az pro-
lection against any torpedo-boats that
might run under her guns. The two
ri9ed mortar barrels, only one Of which
is there now, will arrive in couple OF
DAYS and be mounted Immediately. Heavy
gun drills are now held twice a day. The
only munitions that have come into the
fort are some practice shells from Pc
tersburg.
The Puritan's bottom is in good shape.
She will be ready to sail by Saturday.
The gunboat Machias is expected this
week for repairs. The fort Will proba-
bly, be completed by Thursday. Sixty-six
new men were taken on in the construc-
ton department to-day.
Secretary Long has asked how long II
will take to repair the Newark. working
one. two, and three shifts of eight hours
each, respectively. He has issued no or
ders concerning her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
DEATH OF MIR. "a. II. ANDERSON.
Dies After n Long IIiness-Former
city Employee Passes Away

Dies After Long IIiuess-Former
CITY Employee Passes Away.
Mr.. Robert Hunter Anderson. who had
been engaged in the manufacture of shirts
and mems underwear here for thirty
years, died Sunday night at his home,
Cedar Grove. in Henrico county, about
five miles from the city. Deceased was
50 years of age, and a native OF England.
He had been i'll for more than year. lie
leaves a wife. but no children. The fune-
raj will take place from Mt. Vernon
Baptist church this afternoon at o'clock,
and the interment will be made in Holly
wood.
Mr.. Thomas q. Burroughs, for a long
time one of the watchmen at the City
Hall, died at his residence, No. 2Oi north
Twentieth street, Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. Deceased, who was In his 73d
year. was born In Mathews county. He
moved to Richmond in 1872, and had re-
sided here ever since. pursuing for u por-
ton of the time his regular trade, that
of a tailor When the war broke out Mr.
Burroughs promptly enlisted, and served
nearly the entire time. having been cap
tured at the battle Of Sailors Creek. Az
ter his release he returned TO this city,
and bore I'm all mis- business relations du-
ring a period of forty years the reputd-
ton OF a good citizen and true friend.
Four years ago he was appointed night
Waterman at the City Hall, but lost that
position a short time ago on account OF "A
reduction in the force. He had been
gradually falling for some time. and his
death was due to age. He leaves three
sons-Warner, John, and GeorSe--and
three daughters, two of whom are mar
ried.
Mrs. folly Butler, a native OF virginia,
and one Of the oldest persons i'm Henrico
county, died at her home In the county.
Saturday night. Deceased was 20 years of
age, and was the mother Of large
family. The funeral took place from Full
ton Baptist church at o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Melvin r. Bagby. a young man %
years OF age. died yesterday at the resi-
dence of his father, Mr.. j. w. Bagby, No.
5l3 north Thirtieth street. The funeral
will take place from East-End Baptist
church tom nrrow afternoon at o'clocks
Mr.. Marcus Ia Ford died last night at
his residence, No. ST IL south Pine
street His funeral win take place from
the house tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08

4.
,....,,i, ,yov,dina that "the swo p,n'
~. eiac,,sr liant with certified cnecss'
-. ,efsrred 10 tbs Committee On go,
with power to enter INTO ccn , ssgre-
electric lighting, provided tnat -. rns 900 and
gate amotDt shall not exceso 80 70 y,.tect
the Committee shslt have power ~ Leu
the hid. recsiyed. and advertise 1o' '~"
bids Tor electric lighting -. - osyerrS
Mr. WalIsrsteir stated that ne ~ The
the resolution upon the assurans sh,cs,
Richmond Electric-Light company, ,r,nt,ld
ma furnlshed the light, that they WOu n,
r,,,,tt,,,,. 10 light the city at cost mo-
exceadins that now paid. Mr.. hooIIs asa
tbo,,obt a contract should not pc fnsu
~ over one ysar Mr.. Wallerstein sa'
he was willing 10 accept TINS amenu "a
Mr.. Ebel agreed with Mr. Rouh.Ise' 80.
the latter offered an amenan, nsrt,ss for
bids FOR twelve months. ana rep1,, vi
result hack TO the Council, Nr: bI1oHp
berg thousht il would be better " an ,S1r
tiss for a thres-year contract III ne
that a lower rate might be secured' ~
therefore offered an amendment, pr. Dr.
yIding that bids be receives TOT one wv
and three years. .s 49,, an
one year there would be cofnpetIIlson "a
IA 10 electric lighting. and. therefore, ns
offered an arendment providing that tne
Committee on Light make con'r ~ oaI 10
one year at cost not TO exceed 40 ai,,
per light per right. the Original L.lsn,t
lion was then withdrawn, and suossi
tute prepared and offered. containing tnS
provisl0ns as set forth IN the las, do,ted
amer. dment, The substitute was adop'eu
by % vote Of % 90 0.
AGAINST CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Waller
stein. and adopted. providing that me
School Board be requested TO furnish tns s
Council information az TO what Iu!ss anu
regulations were being observed 70 pre-
vehS the spread Of contagious discusses
among the school children, a..
Mr.. Beck was appointed to take lns
vacant place on the Committee on Second
Market
The Council then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
49,
In Despuir.

II you are in despair from loss of VI
tally, weakness, and nervous prostra-
ton, and you have no interest In life,
write to DIR. Greene, SO west Fourteenth
street, New York city. and all you have
lost will be restored. DR.. Greene is the
most eminent specialist OF his time. the
most successful physician to-day. His
cures are wonderful and unequalled by
any other physician. You can consult
him personally or by letter. free. IL
you are sick from overwork, errors. TN
discretions. or any 1use, write to DIR.
Greene and ask his advice. He will
cure yOus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
History Committees Meeting To-Day

Great interest attaches 10 the meeting
OF the Grand Camps History Committee
20 be held here this afternoon az 5 O'clock
and II is expected that there will be
full attendance Of the members.
The committee Of educators appointed
by the mass-meetlng held here last Oc-
tGber, just on the eve OF the Grand
Camps session. have been invited to at
tend, and those members who can do so
will accept. This committee has pre-
pared IFS report which has been placed
in The hands Of DR.. McGuire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08

The lecture OF DR. T. II. Dinsmore. on
"a Wonderful Structure-Man," interest
ed a large lyceum audience at the Acade-
my last evening.
Mr. Dinsmores chemical illustrations
were extremely effective. and his accom-
panying explanations and comments re-
plete with interest. His remarks on the
advancement Of science and the POSSIBLE
ties OF future achievements proved him
10 be- a thoughtful and conservative
scientist. His remarks met with frequent
applause. The lecture was the eighth In
the Richmond Lyceum course
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
MCCOY WHIPS TWO MEN.
Announces That He viii ti"'"
Championship OF World.

MINNEAPOLIS. March 1.-"Kid' NC
Coy tonight, In Tomlinsons Hall, whlp,,
ped James Blackwell. OF this city, an.
Jack rierney, OF Terre Haute. wlthoe,
leaving the ring. He played with thsa'
left hooks. From the ring he amour.
that on Wednesday he would claim w
championship OF the world, as he hs
had 5000 posted for six weeks for elm
Corbett or Fitzsimmons. He VIII
fend the title at least once every -
months til defeated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08

could easily double Itself in few days.
The volunteer militia OF the state OF viz
ginia could be mobilIzed within twenty
fours, with the arms that we nave; AZ
far az NV own battalion Is concerned, we
should be ready TO start II wanted within
twelve hours"
THE BLUES ARE READY.
Major Sol. Cutchins, commandan' on tne
Richmond Light Infantry Blues thi1ks
that the situation is very critical but
docs not believe Il will result in war. The
battalion stands ready to obey orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
Many Cali, But Few Are Chose,

The officer In charge Of the IInitad
states recruiting station in THIS cItv ssvs
he is receiving numerous applications ~
enlistment from this State. West Virginia
North Carolina, and Ten2essee bst 81
IL acting upon his first orders which
have never been changed. and only ac.
ceptlnS the very finest specimens OF nhv.
steal development. " p"S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
Alleged CoBnierfeitcr brought tn
Town.

Deputy Marshal Benedict returned IN
the city last night from Gloucester conn
~ with Thomas w Price who is charged
with making counterfeit nickels. The
prisoner was locked up in the city taiI
Commissioner Flegenhimer committed
Thomas Gravely (colored) TO fail yester-
day. on the charge Of passing a counter
felt one-dollar gold coin on a man named
Parrish. His case will come up next
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
Eis Hend Cut Omen.

Joseph Johnson (coOred) was cut i'm the
head at the house OF Buck Johnson last
night at II o'clock by Bunk Winston.
welding a spade. The cash on Joseph :
heaI Is the result Of the abundant cursing
facilities which the English language
affords. Or. Baughman. with the ambu-
lance. was called. and the cut OF two
inches in the darky's Uranium sewed up.
Bunk made his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
Dir. vnmdersiice CRITICALLY n,

Rev. DIR. George Vandersllce continues
critically ILL., but is making a inanr'J
struggle against the disease from which
ne suffers. His condition was nor n,,ita
so favorable yesterday afternoon hn, ~
rallied somewhat In the evening. and ex-
pressed the opinion that he was betier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
Music md FINN

An entertainment will be given az the
Northside Hall on Thursday next. which
promises TO be a very delightful AFFAIR,
An hour and half Of music and fun
Is pledge given to the public, and the
attractive features OF the proaTanme
promise its complete fulhlment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08
To Inspect Mnrships.

WASHINGTON, March IA naval OFF,
Ger. whose name was not obtainable, will
leave here tomorrow on his way TO Eu-
rope to inspect naval vessels that are
building there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-08


Major w. +. Simons commanding the
battalion Of artillery, said: II have never
had any opinion yet that there was going
to be a war. AS far as my knowledge
goes. / don't see that we have sufficient
cause for war, and before forming an
opinion l am waiting to see what the re-
port Of the Investigating Committee will
be. Should We be forced into war, |
think the country is sadly deficient In the
way Of arms In my opinion. II would
require all the regular army to man the
sea coast and defenees. and the govern
ment would have to rely entirely on the
volunteer militia to do any land fighting.
We have only four modern field-guns In
the hands of the militia In the United
states. and they are In Vermont. As 10
the infantry, I don't know that they have
any surplus or the modern rifles, and the
capacity for making these arms is limited
10 1900 month. There will be no trouble
in getting men enough II they can be
properly armed. for the volunteer militia
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
OSteOpathy,

The theory on which osteopathv is
founded is that if every part of the
bony structure is in place and the
nerves and blood vessels Unoi structed
50 that every part receives its proper
nerve and blood supply, the machine
will perform its work, and we have
the condition known as health. On
the other hand. if any part of the
framework or attachments becomes
displaced so that Il, pressure is put on
a nerve, or blood vessel is partially
or fully obstructed disease will ap-
pear in the part supplied or drained
bv nerves or blood vessels involved.
The osteopath, armed with know
ledge of anatomy and acquainted with
the manifestations of disease. traces
effects to their mechanical causes.
which he removes by manipulation
DR.. Mcfado graduate in the
science, has offices in the Mitchell q
Lynde building with hours from to
> O'Clock. ANY afflicted persons not
finding relief elsewhere are invited to
investigate osteopathy. Consultation
is free.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS.
Matrimonial Relations of Two Couples
Annuiied.

Divorces were granted Yesterday by
Judge Gest to Tony Harper from
MaXy Harper, and to Mary Mart from
Clarence Mart. Harper alleged inf
deity. Mrs. Mart, who charged her
husband with drunkenness, was also
given the custody of her son, Clar-
ence, AGED wears.
Trial of the suit of A. Rothschild,
otherwise the Moline Sylvan LIQUOR
Cure institute, against b. j. Grady,
for the recovery of S75. alleged to
be due on three notes. was begun this
morning. Grady took the cure, Civ
ing his notes with the understanding.
he claims. that they were payable in
case the treatment produced the de-
sired result. But Grady saws it did
not cure. so he wouldn't pay. II. A..
Weld appears for Rothschild, and
Meese u Allen for Grady.
Court orders: S. Church vs.. A..
Wiedenhoft, appeal by defendant,
Judgment by agreement against de-
fendant for so; A. F. Murray VS..
Eliza A. Murray, petition to release
dover, defendants answer filed, and
cause referred to master to report.
The case of II. G. Connolly vs..
Henry Fluegel was tried before a Jury
yesterday. The plaintiff sued to re-
cover on $40 note. The jury re-
turned Il verdict for the defendant.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
Notice.

Persons having bills against any of
the local committees for labor or ma
terial in connection with the Modern
Woodmen head office cornerstone GER
emonies. are hereby notified that the
same must be approved and filed on
or before 7:3O p. m. Tuesday. Nav
10. 1898, when a final meeting of the
executive committee and chairman of
each subcommittee will be held in the
council chamber and all outstanding
bills allowed. TJ. MEprIL. JR..
Chairman of Executive Committee.
E. K. MALoNEr. Secretary.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
SURGEON GENERAL CARTER.
High Distinction to be Conferred Upon
Rock tslard's Phys;cizn.

Ey the promotion of DIR. Nicholas
Sem. of Chicago. from surgeon gen.
eral of Illinois 10 that OF assistant sur
Geol general of the Uri,ed States
~ nv. DR.. c. {. Career. of this citv.
becomes surgeon geLeTal of the state.
A Springfield dispatch referring to
the changes in consequence of DR..
Senn's advancement refers thus to
DR.. Carter's elevation: The sue
oessor 40 DR.. Sem as surgeon general
of Illinois will be Liert. Col. Charles
{. Carer, of Rock Island, surgeon of
the Sd brigade. DR.. Carter is the
ranking surgeon of the state, and as
such j. entitled 10 the succession en-
tailed by the elevation of DR.. Sem. 9"
This viii be highly gratifying news
to DR.. Carter's hosts of friends in
Rock Island who appreciate his mill
tary honors. no less than they esteem
him professionally and socially. 1t is
moi believed that Surgeon General
Carter's duties will neeessita,e his
going 10 the front beyond the limits
OF lillnols. tie VIII have plenty to do
in the s,ate in these times.
As noSed in the Springfield Asso-
ciated Press dispatches. the 9th and
sd regiments, together with troop
of cavalry, have been order by Secre-
tary of War Alger to Chickamaaga as
soon as mustered in and fully
equipped. The 9th reriment. to
which Company A is attached, is now
being examined. Illinois. it is now
believed, will send two regiments of
infantry to Washington. two regi-
ments of infantry. one light battery
of artillery and one regiment of cav
airy to Chichamauga, and three regi-
ments of infantry to coast defense
and reserve duty.
Orders are daily expected calling
out the Naval Reserves Of the state,
which will include those at Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
Name One for Rock Island.

1t has been suggested that Rock
Island should make some effort to
have the nexs cruiser which the
United States acquires, by purchase
or otherwise. named after her. The
great battleships of the nation are
christened in honor of states, and the
armored cruisers for the most part
take their names from cities. New
Orleans. Topeka. Albany and Peoria
have been so favored in the late ac-
questions. Rock Island ought to 90
after the next one.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
River Riplets.

The Winona and Verne Swain were
in port.
The Gen. Barnard departed for the
north.
The stage of the water at Il. III.
was 40; at noon If was 10: the
temperature at noon 6S.
The Diamond Jo line is placing in
cande>cent lights and electric fans on
the steamer Quincy. in preparation
for the passenger business.
The water is stationary at St. Paul,
La Crosse and Rock Island, and falling
at all other points. The river will
continue to fall slightly from Dubuque
to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
Many People Cannot Drink

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when YOU
please and sleep like top. For
Grain-O does not stimulate: it nour-
ishes. cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons. young people and
children, Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get a pack
age from your grocer today. Try it
in place of coffee. ID and 25c.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10
4 Rare Recital Promised.

The announcement that Mrs. f. b.
CroPper. of Chicago, has consented to
her talented daughter, Miss Hattie
Marie Cropper. giving recital in
Rock Island next Thursday evening is
received with much satisfaction bv
Mrs. Choppers friends and those who
appreciate rare attainment in musical
genius. Little Miss Cropper has re-
eeived tlattering praise from the great
musical artists of the time. and also
from the press wherever she has been
heard. Mrs. Cropper will also sing
several numbers on the program. Miss
Florence Geraldine TrumbeIl. of Chi
cago. furnishing number of instru-
mental solos and acting as accompa-
mist.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-05-10

p suits. Cheviot. Serge. whipcords.
Bavadere tucked effects. Blouse
effects. Coats. all fancy silk lined.
many of the best $3.50. 3is, and
SIS STYLES. for the C7 en
May Festival sale. =. plsOO
$500 yards fine soft bleached Muslin.
Tuesday and Wednesday. 9A1
loyards for. CSC
$50 yards Of the best Shirting 2~
iiihfs- wv
800 6o-inch sample ends of Noting
ham Curtains. worth from $l.50 to
ss.a - a pair air shS choice of all at IOC
400 sample ends of Irish Point and
Brussels Curtains. worth from 81 TO
SIS a pair, choice of all at AQC