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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

10 enlist with your company IN INC mln'
tary service Of the United states III pal-
suance OF said call. and receive pay
therefor from said government, vacAle''
i'm my opinion. the office OF Iomho''
wealth's Attorney for your city.
Il has been suggested, and the sans
has had the notoriety Of publication ,nAs
the qualifications or disabilities Tor ONES
named i'm said section i3 are In contla.
vention OF section 2. Article HI OF -
Virginia Constitution. In that the iat'.r
prescribes 'all persons entitled 70 No.'
shall be eligible 10 any office IN tn,
State. and tina the statute mentioh,p
requires this, as well as other quallu.t'
tons. This contention, or construc".h
however. arises out OF a misapprehehs'''
Of the constitutional provision. This pro-
vision relates 20 the eligibility OF A person
for an office. and | am persuaded vas
never intended 10 inhlbit legislation a.
claring the in%compatibility OF certain or
fees. very respectfully,
A. J.. MONTAGUE.
Attorney-GeneraL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
Dewey. the Hero of Manila.
Chicago CONGRATULATIONS

Commodore George Dewey. who figured
v|aliautly in the fight off Manila harbOr,
is one Of the most gallant officers In the
American navy. He was a hero of the
civil war. but only those whose memories
reach back Ia the big days of lSsl-'Gj will
recall him. For the past thirty years or
more he has been serving his country on
the seas aud at the various land stations
and work OF the navy. and has been in
the public eye but little. h required the
alarm If war 10 bring him with a bound
tu the very pinnacle of cOnspicuity. The
commander OF the Asiatic squadron l. e
quiet man, who impresscs one with any
thing but the sturdy herOism and intense
patriotism THAI are wrapt up within his
calm exterior. lie Is no Theoretical fight.
er. I'm bis youth. after his liberation from
the tolls of Annapolis. he was a l~ieuttu-
amt on board the steam frigate Missis-
sippi-the brave ship that carried the
colors of another hero. the immortal
Perry. The Mississippi was shattered
with Confederate explosives in the great
river for which ii was named. lt'did not
give up until II was beaten 10 pieces.
Lieutenant Dewey stuck 10 his guns uu-
til the last, and he did not quit the yes
sci until he went with the captain after
all Others had got out of the destruction.
Admiral Porter signalled out the youth
ful lieutenant for special praise. He
spoke OF him i'm words that are the
sweetest reward that an officer can be-
g~iven-aboVe wealth or fame. or above
even promotion. But promotion came
promptly for the gallant young sailor.
In 1855 he was a lieutenant-commdnder.
The year after the close of the war he
served on the Kearsarge, attached 10 the
European station. On being assigned t.
shore duty he was ordered TO the Naval
Academy. and later to the command ot
the N~arraganSett on special service. ON
being promoted he was again sent to this
ship, and after serving on lighthouse in
spection duty was made Secretary OF the
Light-House Board. In 1882 he command
ed the Juniata. and soon after the END
of this cruise was advanced to the rank
of captain. A year later he became cap
tain of the Dolphin, one of the hrst Shlps
of the new navy. and for three years
from 1888 until 1888. he was in command
of the flagship Pensacola. on the Euro
pean station. On the expiration OF his
cruise he was made Chief of Bureau ol
Equipment. where he served until 1875
when he became "a member of the Light
House Board.
As commander he was stationed In the
Asiatic squadron, OF which he is now ih'
master. and i'm 1854 he was lifted to tn'
rank of captain. which was to be sooI
followed by the uniform Of a commodore
He knows the waters of the earth well
and has ever stood high with the author
ties at Washington. The Commodore Is
Vermonter. and is not get 80 years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
SPANS BAD g.

There is no question that Spain is In a
bad way. she is between Scylla, as repre-
sontcd at home by popular discomfort,
and Charybdis, as embodied abroad in her
American foe. Despite her passionate
proclamation that the patriotism of her
people viii inspire her 10 fight the war
60 The bitter end, her people are evincing
very little patriotism. The condition of
oflirs in Madrid. and the proceedings
OF the lower house of the Cortes Tues
Gay mock that proclamation. No people
can be genuinely patriotic who are not
united In such an hour OF danger and
trial as has overtaken Spain.
Rioting in the streets of the capital is
threatened, and it has become necessary
TO put the city under martial law; in the
halls of legislation the several political
factions are indulging in savage criInina-
ton and recrimination, and the spirit or
revolution is manifesting itself. Even Sa-
gasta admitted the existence of wide
spread dissension when he deplored the
fact that the Spaniards were not united
'in the present circumstances" How
different from all this it would have
been in this country had the result of the
battle Of Manila been reversed. Such a
disaster 10 us as has befallen Spain would
have but made our people more united
and more determined in their support Of
the administration.
The "Co~nservatives' of Spain-those TO
whom has been committed the safeguard
- ing OF the dynasty-take no warning from
their environments. They take no warn
ing from history. They seem TO forget
their country's bitter experience during
the last Cuban war preceding this one,
when in rapid succession dynasty follow
ed dynasty, and administration followed
administration in falling, and the nation
Was brought TO the verge of anarchy.
They seem obliyious to the fact that
Spain is infinitely less able to stand the
strain of internal discord now than she
was then. While confessing to an over
whelming defeat in the Manila engage
ment. and to intestine political conflict.
the government defies the discordant ele-
ments at home, and invites the infiction
of further punishment from US.
As we nave said, we do not wish to de-
stroy Spain. Republican though we are,
we have no feeling against the dynasty.
We pity both the little King and the
mother who relgns for him.. But it would
seem that Spain is determined TO make
us the instrument of her self-destruction.
Every day she is making IT more proba-
BILE that Crispi, the italian statesman,
spoke with the voice of a prophet when
lie said hat the war was the end OF
Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
TuE LAW AND THE SOLDIER.

The opinion Of Accomplishment Mon
tague, which we publish this morning,
is of Importance.
Under it the Commonwealth's Attorney
of Petersburg. Mr.. Lassiter, felt bound
to resign that office to go into service
with the military company Of which he
is second lieutenant.
No doubt many other State officers are
i'm the situation that Mr.. Lassiter was
when he made his decision.
The City Attorney of Richmond has
given as his opinion. too, in the case of
Collector Cunningham, that a man cannot
hold a city office and be an officer in the
United States volunteers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
FITz LEE. MAJoR-GENERAL.

The President has respected public
opInion and obeyed the dictates OF his
own Judgment as well. In appointing fftz
Lee 10 the position Of major-generai III
the United States volunteer forces. the
general held a similar rank in the Con-
federate army. when he surrendered
thirty-three years ago. He was then 80;
he Is now 81; but as hearty and jovial as
ever. He Is one OF those men who seem
never to grow old.
The demand for Fitz Lees appointment
came from all sections Of the country.
His patronymic is one that inspires re-
spect everywhere, and those who have
studied his record now that no honor
has ever been conferred upon him That
he did not wear worthily. He has won dis
~tinction in every public place that he mas
held. He has always been equal TO his
opportunities. Jeb. Stuart wrote OF Fftz
Lee that Lee had not his superior on this
continent as n cavalry commander, Lees
administration as Governor of Virginia
was successful and satisfactory TO the
people In a remarkable degree. His man
agement of the office Of Consul-General
at Habana was distinguished by tact.
frmness. and courage. Captain-General
Blanco is said to have spoken of him as
a diplomat Of great ability. He has the
entire confidence OF the Cuban leaders,
while the people of this country hav
hailed him as a hero, and have caused
him to be nominated and confirmed as a
msjor-general.
Now we hope an important command
will be given him. and that the Virginia
brigade will be made q part Of his divi-
sion. The probabilities point to an early
termination of the war. hut We guess that
point will not be reached until our SOL
diers have had a tour of duty IN Cuba.
So Fitz Lee and his Virginia troops
new glory for themselves and add q
l%ustrous chapter to the military history
of our State.
Next to Fitz Lees appointment we re-
joice in that Of General Wheeler, Of Ala
bama. He was one of our truest and
best officers. and like Lee, was a cavalry
leader.
There are still other ex-Confederates
whom we should like to see honored
with commissions in the United States
army, but we think few or no southern
ers will doubt the wisdom of the Presi-
dent in these two selections, and We are
glad TO know that his action-which had
time-will be heartily approved in the
North also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
The Drum.

Oh, the drum,
There is some
I|ntonation i'm thy grum
Monotony of utterance that strikes the
spirit dumb,
AS we hear
Through the clear
And unclouded atmosphere
Thy rumbling palpitation roll in upon the
ear.
There's a part
OF thy music-throbbing heart
That thrills "A something in us that
awakens with a start,
And, in rhyme
With the chime
And eXactitude of time.
Goes marching on to glory to thy melody
sublime.
And the guest
OF the breast
That thy rolling sobes of rest
Is a patriotic spirit as a Continental
dressed,
And he looms
From the glooms
OF a century Of tOmbs,
And the blood he spilled at Lexington in
living beauty blooms.
And his eyes
Wear the guise
OF "A nature pure and wise,
And the love of them is lifted to a some
thing i'm the skies
That Is bright
Red and white.
With a blur Of starry light
As it laughs in silken ripples TO the
breezes day and night.
There are deep
Hushes creep
Der the pulses as they leap,
And the murmur. fainter growing, on
the silence falls asleep.
While the prayer
Rising there
Wills the sea and earth and air,
AS a heritage to Freedoms sons and
daughters everywhere.
Then with sound
As profound
As the thunderings resound.
Come thy wild reverberations in d throe
thai shakes the ground,
And a cry,
Flung on high
Like the flag ii flutters by,
Wings raptufously upwards till 1t nestles
in the sky.
oh, the drum!
There il some
Intonation in thy grum
Monotony of utterance that strikes the
spirit dumb,
AS We hear
Through the clear
And %unclouded atmosphere
Thy rumbling palpitations roll in upon
the ear.
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

The Dispatch is glad to see going on the
preliminary work for the new sidewalk
on Ninth street. 1t will be a great i'm
provement, and will show that the spirit
of progress is alive here. But let us not
weary the patience of our people by
taking an unnecessary time to do the
job. Let it be pushed forward with good
dispatch. Thai is an important thorough
fare. and the quicker it is put in order
for the public, the better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
The Fleet.
Harper's Bazar.D

"Wha Is this mosquito fleet the pa
pers are talking about?' asked Mrs
Hicks of her husband. Colonel Hicks. III
the fixing squadron. Is itT'
.It is New Jerseys contribution 10 our
and has nothing 10 do with
the flying squadron" said the Colonel.
And may add that it is a very impor-
tant branch of the service, II II really
IA to drawing blood"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
VILLA rig.
TempIars Eject omcers-'e
sonaI and General.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May A-'Sf"
cial)-surprise Lodge OF Good Iempl''
No. gSi. at their last meeting. h''0 az
their hall on east Main street elected 'N'
following officers 10 serve three m'
from the first Of this month: Chlei 4'
MIR Clarence r. Casey; Past Chiei lem
plar. #. ID. Saunders; vice-Templar' N
Mittie Cloves: Chaplain, Albon saun'''
SECRETARY, Frederick c. DAVIS fini
Secretary. w. NJ. Morris; TREASURE CO..
rain John X. Bacon; Marshal, koy
Deputv Marshal. Miss Mabel 1''-
Guard, Dan Jones; Sentinel. John H.
mour. Assistant Secretary, MiH' -
Servant. tf,spL.
The Executive Committee Of the hos.
TAI Board will meet to-morro" W
tho hills contracted during the
montn and attend TO any othT
that NAV be- called 20 their attri'.vi"
MIR coleman whitaker, a conu"
from Toano. was here to-day anu
- "a, Taskinas Bottiing Compthy'
,roara would soon begin the ercc'on
&c hotel near the Taskinaa
nonse on York river. Meii-kno~h
mond men are backing the eh','b
and will make IL a success ,o,a.
Rev. John A. Dearborn OF hiclnmpsr
wa. here to-day, and called ON a nun"
of his friends. ,uss Val.
Rev. |. 5. Boyles. Mrs. Boyies, MI md
sen Miss Bette King. Miss Power
Professor John c. King. are amVns ,bsra
from here who will attend the
baptist Association. In NortolN. rs
Miss Fannie Curtis. nom "ar"''N
here to-day visiting. visit.
Miss Louise Henley is In Norlo,N nsr.
,,~ Mr. ana Mrs. Edwin T. Lamp
mouth street. an, Mrs. Kate
Mrs. William X. Branch ~ =, ths
Lamb. from Toano. are Nisl'"s .,,ncs
nome OF sir. IL. q. spenefr'
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5, 1e9,
TO THE pUBLICs

Friends of the Dispatch would do
us n favor by informing us OF any
failure on the part of newsdenIers,
or 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 in Richmond, Mancbes-
ter. or elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Cavite, the name Of the point at which
Dewey destroyed the Spanish squadron.
means beware" 1t appears. The Span
ish should evidently AVE taken IL more
seriously. AS IT is, the Americans took
4,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Miss Lillian Small. though not yet
% years old. holds the post OF govern
ment marine observer on a promontory
OF Cape Cod. Her duty Is to watch the
passing ships through a telescope. ana
take notes OF their flags and names.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

All s.ters and kilograms must De au-
aressed 70 THE DISPATCH CoMPANi'
rejected communications will not De
xafurnpd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Uptown OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 6l9 EAST BkOAD
STREET. -
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Resolutions of respect TO deceased
members passed by societies. orpofa-
tons, associations. or other organiza-
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
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ADVERTISING T
HALF INCH OR LESS.

wanted situation. payable In ao- o.,
vance C5 words or ess'..' al
Above rates are for every DAY
ver,isements running consecutiVeiy.
Reading notices in reading-matter type'
five lines or less. 81; in nonpariei' i
i've lines or less. rs cents.
Card OF rates for more space IurD
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

At the present rate OF extension. our
drum-beat will soon sound with BritaiA's
round the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

,ur, them over to Great Britain, see'"e
W." .,orovor IN trade The Britlsh nag
,ocs the American flag can go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

1t is a great leap from the Ole -iashion-
Cd doses 81 biue-mass and nauseous ply
sizes to the pleasant little pills known as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They. cure
constipation. sick headache and bilious
ness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

The two heroes of the war thus far
Lee and Dewey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
SORES
On Baby's Face Neck and Breast.
Ran Blood and Matter.
Had to Tie Hands to Keep from
Scratching. A Bad Case.
Doctor Did Little or No Good.
Cuticura Cured. Skin Now Clear
A SWORN STATEMENT.

When my nephew was two weeks old he had
running sores on his face, neck, breast, and
hands, which continued to grow worse. They
looked like raw beef. Sometimes blood would
come and sometimes matter. He was awfully
bad. Why, we had never heard or read OF
such a case. NY sister had TO tie his hands to
the hammock TO keep him from scratching
himself. he itched so. He often rubbed his
neck and face against his shoulders. The
doctor did little or no good. Said cit came
from the blood" etc. She heard OF CUT
CUR (%ointment), and I bought her a box, and
finding 1t gave satisfaction she continued TO
use it. The bog is oil rel nor and his face is
clear. In order TO show YOU my good faith in
this matter and how pleased | am with CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES. I have taken oath TO above
statements. EMMA FISHER, Gs2 W. 18th Pl.,
March 3, 1898. Chicago, Ill.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, en-
COUNTY or Cook, "
l, Charles f.. Vogel, a Notary Public In and
for said county In the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Emma Fisher personally known 10
me TO DO the same person whose name Is sub
scribed TO the foregoing statement, appeared be-
fore me this day In person and acknowledged that
she signed the same. and that the same Is true
according ~ her best knowledge and belief.
CHARLES +. V0GEL, Notary Public.
SPEEDY CuRE TRE,rxrSr FOR EVERY KIND OF BABY
HusoE. Warm baths with CUTicuEA soar, gentle
snoiniings with CUTHcUEA. puresi OF emollientsk skin cures:
and mild doses OF CurIcuEA REsOLvENT. greatest OF blood
purifiers and humor cures
Sold throughout the world. POTTER DEuG AND CHrN.
Corr, Sole Props, Boston.
Br" How TO Cure s~kin-Tortured Babies,' mailed free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

All letters recommending canuiud'es
for ONCE must be paid for to insure theif
puhlication. This is a long standing rule
NJ niira-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Spain is TO be pitied, of course; but
then, she is also to be punished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Top of the morning to Major-General
titzhugh Lee. Re-United States ARM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

II YOU have never used Elastic AIT
have your grocer c you Rs.alts
package with the next eiS,,,v o,e
VIII convince you Of 80 suss'''"
any other kind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
Puff and Push.

CNew York World)
Merchant: The door of success is Ia
Lelled push.
Politician: You mean pun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

1t seems a pity that some men can't get
brains as easily as they can umbrellas
yonkoYs Statesman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

Now that Dewey has come to the front.
he 81 made a rear admiral. He ought to
be an admiral without qualification.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
In %IiOstOn.
III
Chicago News.)

Chicago News.)
He: I'm not myself tonight.
She: Then how dare you speak TO me-
sir. without an introduction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05

The Manila wrapper now v Old
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
WHITE

zoe. White Bedspreads, alreduE
large size, 36c. arge-Size
worth 81.
At 81 we will sell a SO. s,rood
500 will buy a Pure Marseiiies Pi~
iS.inch Bird Eye. sc. piece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-05
THE TOWER,
Corner Second and Broad.
Great Thursday Sale.

Ladies' Muslin Gown Hamburg A.,
tucked yoke, cambria ruffe. So. value
for &c.
Ladies Muslin Gown. V and squs-.
ruflc. Hamburg tucks and HambYr,
yoke. sold from 81 70 $50, your choice,
e9c.
Ladies Muslin Gown. Empire ereo,
Hamburg collar aud yoke, real valss
si.Sg. for 9c.
Children's and Misses Pants. sold TO-
d and 2c.. your choice lsc.
CURTAIN MUSLIN.
DOC. Curtain Muslin. with white ans
colored dots. Sc. yard.
DOMESTIC AND COTTON GOODS.
THREE DAYS SALE.
Madras cloth. l2i7c. grade, FOR 5,c.
Porcales. ] yard wide, for sc.
Percales. / yard wide, In all new par.
terms. fast colors. the real ioc. grade.
Heavy Cotton Covert Cloth. never sold
Iess than l2Iac. yard. for l0izc.
Heavy Shirting and Domestic Cloth,
g l-3c. value, for &c. yard.
Light outing. that sold Tor 6 lie. yard,
Heavy UnbIeached Jeans. s i-'c. value,
White Duck. that sold for i2i.c. yard,
io Apron Bingham. good grade, Tor &c.
Tnbleached sheeting, i04, worth &c.
va Ii,,2c blue Denim. for o%verals. i,c.
Doc. Bed Tick. for feathers E4c. yard.
i9iLc Tick for : 1-3c. yard.
Anron Bingham. 1 yard wide, worth
Pic. for 7Ac.
Fruit OF the Loom Cotton, SIC.
mel. Saline. worth 1oc. yard. Tor Sc.
Blue Denim. for overalls, Ic. quality,
Tor lzrzG; IN for oyeralls. i2tsc. qrase
fp s,y raw Bed Tick. $ I-sc. grade, for Sc
Extra-Heayy drill, 12lzc. quality fo'
'9ic Eva I'd wid Unbleached Cotton, heavy
6 lac. grade. for ~ic.
SC. Shifting Prints LOT -tV' 5aiu'
sHEETING SALE;
II bieached Sheetlng. that sold TOT &c.
,ard IO-4. for 1Oiac. yard.
'Iiii,ica Rleached Sheeting, l0-t Tor % l-3c
ockvood Bleached Sheeting, 80, Tor
'~' IISckwood Bleached sheeting, lo-L for
II sc.
MATING SALE.
Il &c. Mating. l0c. yard.
% and 25c. Mating, l9c. yarf
LACE CURTAINS
GREAT BARGAINS.
Curtain Scrlm. 3isc. ward.
curtain Scrim, that sold for Nc. yard,
for &c 90. 20 ~
for zoe. pair. In pure-white, ana tape all
round. na,a W., ,.,
! worth double.
6 SON.