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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

If matches night. happy crowd OF
well-dressed people filling every nook and
corner OF a palatial boat, and every lad
die having lassie. can be circumstances
calculated 10 make three hours enjoya-
BILE. then the second annual moonlight Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
given last night down the James on the
steamer Pocahontas was gratifying sue
cess.
The steamer was crowded-overcrowd
ed, almost-but the evening was so per-
feet that no one could blame any one else
for coming and so bore the discomfort
good naturedly No accident or any I'M
pleasant incident occurred 10 Lessen the
sum of enjoyment all tried to get out Of
the trip.
Secretary Mckee and Assistant-secre-
tary Hamilton were indefatigable IN their
attention 10 the guests. and both worked
really hard during the. whole evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
j. z. S II E p p A RID,
Fourth and Broad Streets.
(my 27-Fu& TAI

Auditor Of Public Accounts says the APP
ointment of Mr.. Parker is temporary.
The following old employees were re-
appointed watchmen at State Library:
u. G. Rosser; night watchmen ~ the
Library c. Il. Fleet and ID. M. Burgess;
conductor Of the elevator az the Library,
James Williams; janitor in the basement
Of the Capitol. J. r. Angle; janltor at the
Library, Winston Edmunds; fireman at
the Library, w. II. Hartman; fireman at
the Capitol. Henry Richards.
No appropriation was made for the
salary Of a clerk to the Register. Clerk
". r. Couk, Of Lee county. was not re-
appointed. and has gone home. A police
man will probably be detailed to act as
clerk.
LAWS THAT BECOME EFFECTIVE
While the Wharton law, designed TO
break up the Southeastern Tariff Asso-
citation. goes into effect to-day, its con-
stitutionallty will not, perhaps, be tested
before next April. The law requires that
all agents In getting out their licenses
shall make oath that they are not mem
bers of any association formed TO regu-
late rates. and these licenses are applied
for between January LIST and March S1st
Naturally the law will not be tested until
that time. The insurance-men have no
lued OF HCCeptlnS tilt law WITHOUT Il liSnt.
A very important law that becomes
opera tive to-day is the one regarding
negotiable instruments. This act abol-
ishes the three-days grace that have
been allowed from time immemorial. In
other words. negotiable paper dated on
and after July LIST will have to be paid
at maturity, and no grace will be allow
cd.
The Legislature passed an act requiring
all foreign corporations to have an ac
credited representative in this State on
whom legal papers may be served. This
becomes effective now. Such companies
are required to file with the Secretary
of the Commonwealth a list Of their
agents, attorneys or representatives
The anti-trading stamp act goes into
effect to-day, but 1t will not have to be
enforced Those engaged in this business
have closed up and probably left the
city. Many persons who have collected
books Of stamps were unable to get the
premiums that had been promised. II
is said that there are about 200 unredeem-
ed books in the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
GARCIA TO STOP PANDO.
The Latter Now Within Four Days
March of SANTIAGO.

Copyright, 1885. by the Associated Press.)
PLAYA DEL ESTE. June 2s.-Delayed
In Transmission.) lit is believed that Gen.
eral Calixto Garcia. whose forces were
taken 10 the East In order TO Cooperate
with the United States army in the cap
ture of Santiago de Cuba. will be sent
back. with 5000 Of his men, to stop the
advance of General Pando, the Spanish
commander who, with 400 troops, many
pack-horses. and quantity OF cattle on
the hoof. has arrived at point seventy
one miles from Manzanlllo, going east
toward Santiago. According TO informa-
ton which reached the flagship New
York to-day from Colonel Rios. in COM
mand of the Cuban camp General Pando
started from Manzanillo on June ed. and
is travelling at the rate OF twelve miles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
PAYING OFF AT CHICKAMAUGA.
Carloads of Supplies Being Issued
Cavalry Ordered to Florida.

cavalry ordered to Florida.
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
June 9O.-A work which engaged the at
tention of all the regiments at the park
to-day was that of muster and com
pleting the pay-rolls. This was in ac-
cordance with final instructions from
headquarters, in order to be ready to re-
ceive the government pay. By night the
work was practically completed. The
rolls will be submitted at once, and the
task of paying off at least $1,000 officers
and men will probably begin tomorrow
TO ascertain what effects the regiments
have on hand that they will not be abe
to carry with them TO the front, wagon
drills have been In progress in all the di-
visions, and men have loaded and unload
ed outfits with rapidity
The Quartermaster's and ordnance de
partments arc stu rushing things, and
daily carloads OF clothing. shelter-tents
and ordnance stores so out to the regl-
ments. One feature which adds to the
st~in on the quartermaster's department
Is dIat on an average the soldiers al
Cnn,p Thomas wear out daily nearly SO
suits Of uniform, and other clothing In
proportion. The ordnance department re-
oeived to-day three carloads of stores
from the Rock leland arsenal. including
ninety-flve boxes OF horse and other
equipments for the artillery brigade.
About 1900 rifles arrived to-day. and will
be handed out tomorrow morning.
The regiments are rapidly being filed
TO their full strength. More than 400 re-
crults arrived to-day.
An order was received to-day by Lieu
tenant NJ. w. Day. in command OF the
First Ohio Cavalry, to move Tomorrow
and proceed to Lakeland, Fla. The regl-
ment is now fully equipped with horses
and Krag-Jorgensen rifles. They have
been under waiting orders for several
weeks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
WELLINGTON TURNED Down.
Attempt to Make Him Republican
Chairman Of Maryland Defeated.

BALTIMORE. June SO.-An attempt to
place United States Senator wellington
at the head of the Republican state Gem
trail Committee, from which place ne re-
signed year ago. was defeated to-day.
at meeting Of that body. State-Senator
Norman Il. Scott, who was recently APP
pointed naval officer Of the port of Balti-
more. rendered his resignation as chair
man Of the committee. and IL was gene
rally believed that Senator wellington
would be elected to succeed him. but the
committee. by a vote Of SO 10 IS. refused
to accept Senator SCOTS resignation, and
postponed its further consideration until
September Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Gertrude stevenson Drinks Lauda-
mum and Narrowly Escapes Death.

Gertrude Stevens, a young white wo-
man. attempted to commit suicide yester-
day. and would certainly have succeeded
but for the prompt and heroic action OF
the ambulance surgeon. The woman lives
in the rear OF No. 72i west Broad street.
She was heard about 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning by a colored man crying bitterly.
He asked her what the trouble was and
she replied that she wanted 70 die and
had taken iaudanum.
The colored man notified Mr.. S. Grant
King of King Brothers. and that gentle
man communicated with the almshouse.
Dr. A G. Brown. Jr, at once responded.
and after working over the woman for
more than an hour pronounced her out OF
danger. This was her third attempt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
WAS STEALING A HAM.
Being Caught Pat Resists the Ofiicer,
Hut Now Regrets IL.

There was quite an interesting proceed
Ing or Sixth street about 6 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. officer Farley. on his
beat, found Pat Harris. a negro trying
to steal ham. The policeman proceeded
Immediately to put the negro under ar
rest. but the negro proceeded es immedi-
ately TO pound the officer In the face.
WELL said the officer to himself, that
Is the greatest cheek have seen In many
a day." He then knocked some OF the
superfuous cheek off. He did so most eff
fectlvely. When the officer had finished
Pat was unconscious lie was taken TO
the Second Police Station, and DR.. Brown.
of the City Hospital. was called. and car
ried him TO the almshouse, where his
wounds were dressed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
TOBACCO FOR THE SOLDIERS
II Representative Otey Introduces Bill
Providing for Rntions Thereof.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June S0-(Spe-
cial.)-Representative Peter J. Otey, who
always has an eye to business, to-day in
troduced bill. which he considers for the
relief of the soldiers and sailors of the
Omitted States. 1t provides that the week
ly ration of tobacco for all enlisted men
in the army and navy of the United
States shall be one and three quarter
ounces OF smoking tobacco, and two
ounces OF chewing tobacco.
Mr. Otey will press this measure. will
have active support in the House, and is
confident OF being successful with the bill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

American Cruiser VIII Persist Ii
Firing mt the wrecI

American Cruiser VIII Persist In
Firing mt the Wreck.
MADRID. June 30. p. M-The Gov
ernor-General Of Porto Rico cables that
1t will be difficult to save the cargo Of
the Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez.
which was run ashore at Salinas. near
the entrance Of the harbor Of San Juan
de Porto Rico. TO escape the United
States auxiliary cruisers st. Louis and
st. Paul which prevented her from land
ing a cargo Of provisions and war mate
rial. He explains his inability TO save
the steamers cargo By the fact. as al
legged. that an American cruiser is contin-
uously firing upon the stranded vessel
A Cabinet council. over which the
Queen Regent presided. was held to-day.
The ministers decline to furnish any in
formation beyond saying that they dis
cussed the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
League DaIi to he stopped.

CLEVELAND. June 3O.-It is probable
that no more league baseball games will
be played in Cleveland. this season, at
least, after the series OF three games with
st. Louis. beginning July 7th. President
Robinson is out OF the city now. ar
ranging to have the games transferred.
The cause is lack OF support upon the
part Of the public, and President Robin
sons anger over the refusal OF the church
element 70 allow sunday games.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
REMARKS.

I. Rain Just after midnight.
2. Few drops rain In the evening.
3. Showers 4:30 and . p. NJ.
4. Light showers early In the morning.
5. Thunderstorm 4:30 p. NJ.
s. Showers 2:30 and 1890 r. NJ.
7. Showers 1:45 p. NJ. and p. NJ; rain
nearly all night.
s. Light rain in evening; heavier on the
morning of the nth.
O. Rain in the morning and most or
night.
TO- Rain in the evening, continuing all
night.
IL. Light rains in morning and evening
r. Wind and rain +. Nj.
Is. Light rain In the morning
During the month there were twenty
two clear mornings, five cloudy. and three
partly cloudy at time OF observation,
which is A. NJ
In the table below will be found the
mean temperature and the average
amount of rainfall during the correspond
ing month for the past nineteen years:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
Arrests I'm Lake city Case.

WASHINGTON. June 30.-The chief
post office inspector has received tele-
gram stating that six men have been ar
rested at Lake City. S. c.. charged with
having murdered the negro postmaster
there last February. The case attracted
national attention. and the government
has been vigorously at work fer-ettng
out the participants IN the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
Epworth League Board Officers.

NASHVILLE. TENN, June 30-The
Epworth League Board Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. met in annual
convention in this city, and elected the
following officers: First Vice-President
DR.. ]. w. Newman; Second Vice-Presl-
dent, Rev. j. NJ. Barcus; Third Vice
President, Rev. w. T. Mcclure; Urea
surer, o. w. Patton.
The General Conference AT Baltimore
had elected Bishop Gambler. president.
and DR.. II. NJ. Dubose secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

Freshmen VIII Try Conclusions To.
Day-.Also, Varsity Crews.

SARATOGA. n. T.. June S0.-The fresh
men two-miie race. which was 10 have
been rowed at o'clock this afternoon,
was postponed until 1870 A. NJ. to-mor-
row. There was a strong southerly wind
blowing straight down the course. and
the stake-boats dragged their anchors.
Thus there will be two contests to-mor-
row. the Varsity being scheduled foy
5 o'clock. Both promise exceptionally
good sport. The Cornell Varsity has q
decided lead In the betting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
CAMARA STILL AT PORT SAID.
Ordered to Leave, But Says His Yes.
sells Demand Repair.

CAIRO. June SO.-The following official
announcement was made this afternoon
THE Spanish ships at Port Said began
coaling from their own Golfers, which ar
rived from Spain. The Egyptian Govern
ment notified them that they could not
allow this, and that 1t must stop forth
with. and that they must also leave Port
Said, as the twenty-four hours limit had
been greatly exceeded. The Spanish then
stated that their ships wanted repairs,
and began discharging coal and other ma
terial in order to repair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

the case OF Treasurer Phillips no doubt.
will be followed. In other words. the pri-
mary vii cot be actually held. but
Captain Lamb will be authorized 10 APP
point all the delegates, and his money
Will be refunded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
SANTIAGO IN CRITICAL STATE.
Both Food and Ammunition Getting
Very Scarce Indeed.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press J
PLAYA DEL ESTE, GUANTANAMO
BAY, June S0.-Intercepted dispatches
from Admiral Cervera show a critical
state of affairs at Santiago. Both food
and ammunition are reported to be get
ting very short, and the latter will be
exhausted soon.
For some days the feet has been un-
able to draw shot from the batteries
off the harbor entrance, even though
going very close in-shore.
The cruiser New Orleans has left for
Key West
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
ONE NEW CASE OF FEVER,
II is Thought, However,, At VIII BE
the Last.

WASHINGTON. June 30.-Oficial dis
patches from McHenry. Miss. about the
yellow-fever situation to-day report one
new case. The medical officer in charge
announces there is now one known focus
in town, and that as soon as the present
patient RECEIVERS the fever will be oblte-
rated. A refuge camp has been estab-
lished mile out of town, and there are
sixty refugees there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
THE WEATHER IN JUNE.
The Month Marked by Both Hot ana
nry weather.

The weather in June was both hot ana
dry. The following is the detailed report
for the month the readings OF the tner-
mometer having been taken with a gov
eminent instrument a few miles from the
city:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
Mr.. Barney Passed III. Examination

Mr.. J. Perrine Barney, who was recent
ly appointed an engineer officer In tho
volunteer army, has returned from Old
Point. whittier he went 10 be examined.
He passed a most creditabie examina-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
In the Tolls.

Eugene Werner, a negro boy. who cut
and severely injured Charles Scott, an
other colored boy. wednesday afternoon.
was arrested and locked up al the Third
Police Station yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
ra,her Waiter. prenehs..

Rev Father Walters. OF 81. Peters
Cathedral. preached at the city almshouse
last night. His sermon was most
helpful one. and was enjoyed by largs
audience
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
char,e, r.. Thomas for Coneres..

WILMINGTON, n. @, June 30.-At the
Democratic convention Of the Third Con-
gressional District. held to-day al Clin-
ton, Charles r. Thomas. OF New Berne.
was nominated for Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
M1M1Exat,ze

strengthens and pourishes. Malt-Nutrine
Is prepared by the famous Anheuser-
Busch Brewing Association. which fact
merit claimed for 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
Railroad Earnings.

The earnings OF the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad for the month OF
May. 1893. were si2.55i.ss; expenses. szI,-
s25.2s. The earnings OF the Petersburg
railroad for the same month were ia
sa2 IS; expenses. So. 08s.4s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

Mr.. G. A Thllow win leave Sunday foe
the Warm Springs for the summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

The temperature has been below the
average for former Junes. Rainfall also
Is very light
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01

One to two pounds each week incrsa,
in flesh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-01
ptrPIssIMA CONCEPTION SAFE.

Word was received by Rear-Admiral
Sampson to-day that the Spanish supply
boat Purissima Conception. which sailed
from Jamaica recently, has arrived safe-
IN at Tunas. the port OF sancu Spiritus.
on the southern coast OF the province OIL
Santa Clara. The naval oilcers mere are
much chagrined at the fact that the
steamer got away.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20


 pole, watched for developments. At the sound of the first gun from Fort Morro Major Dean and Lieutenant Castle of General Brookes stan hoisted the stars and stripes. while the band played ''The Star Spangled Banner"
 All Heads Were Barred.
 All heads were barred, and the crowds cheered. Fort Morro, Fort San Cristo- bal and the United States revenue cut ter Manning, lying In the harbor. fired 21 guns each.
 Senor Munez Rivera, who was presi. dent of the recent Autonomist council of secretaries and other officials of the late insular government were present at the proceedings.
 Congratulations and handshakine among the American officers followed Ensign King hoisted the stars and stripes of the intendencia, but all other flags the various public buildings were hoisted by military officers. Simul. taneously with the raising of the flag over the captain generals palace many others were hoisted in different parts of the city.
 The work of the United States evac- uation commission is now over, and ali the reports will be forwarded to Wash ington tomorrow. The labors of both parties have terminated. with honors for all concerned. The American com. missioners worked without the least de. lay and in the most thorough and eff. fective manner.
 At the conclusion of the ceremony at the palace General Brooke cabled the following to the secretary of war at Washington:
 Flags have been raised on public buildings and forts in this city and sa- luted with national salutes. The occu- patton of the island is now complete"
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
THE CUBAN DEBT.
It h Positively Asserted That We
 VIII Not Pay It.

 It h Positively Asserted That We
 VIII Not Pay It.
 Washington. Oct 1s.-There is great satisfaction at the state department with the manner in which Judge Day and our commissioners at Paris are conducting the American side of the negotiations. The advices in the press dispatches are, as a rule. in keeping with those being received officially. and 1t would seem that a point has been reached on the question of sovereignty and the Cuban debt which will bring about definite understanding in which the Spanish commissioners will discover that their persistent efforts to create side issues will. in the language of Com missioner Day. mo longer be tolerated"
 The United States will not assume sovereignty in Cuba to prevent the Cu- bans from organizing a government for themselves, nor will the United States pay a dollar of Spain's obligations con- tracted for the suppression of rebellions in her misgoverned colonies.
 Discussing the subject, one of the highest officials in the department said:
 This question of sovereignty will properly be dealt with by our represent atives at Paris. but 1t should not be permitted to blind the eyes of the peo- pie of this country to the main issue. The Spanish commissioners have pro- jected the subject into the proceedings at Paris without any logical right to do so Judge Day has properly contended that the subject is entirely foreign to that which ought to be discussed and settled regarding the Philippine islands. The Spanish assumption Is that if this country undertakes to restore order in Cuba it must assume the sovereignty which Spain Is about to surrender, and if it assumes sovereignty then the Unit ed States is morally and legally bound to assume the Cuban debt"
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1898.

tents of the five official notes deliver ed to the American commissioners on Monday by the Spanish evacuation commission.
 The Spaniards claim that 1t would be practically impossible to effect evacua- ton in the short period of time fixed by the Americans. They disclaim all authority to treat of any political sub jects outside the strict limits orfnilita- ry evacuation. They insist that the sov- ereignty of Spain will continue until the final treaty of peace is signed in Paris.
 In reply Admiral Sampson personally dictated a brief. terse note, stating em- phaticaliy that Dec. 1 would positively be the date on which Spain's rights. claims and sovereignty in the island of Cuba would cease to exist. The Amer ican note was delivered to General Par rado of the Spanish evacuation com mission last evening by Captain Hart.
 Owing to an announcement in the newspapers of a sale of some articles and materials by the Spanish ordnance department, the United States evacua- ton commissioners sent Captain Gris- com and Captain Br6oks to attend the  toned. They found included in the sale several mortars and other guns.
 The commissioners promptly sent . protest to the Spanish evacuation com missioners, who replied that the arti- cles referred to were useless for serv- ice and were only being sold as old metal.
 The commissioners instructed Cap tain Brooks to make thorough inven- tory in order to know the exact num- Der and nature of the articles In case sale should be effected despite the protest.
 Regardless of the American objection. the sale came off at the arsenal, the ordnance being knocked down" to J. B.. Hamel a Havana merchant. whose bid was se0.000. The sale has been the subject of considerable criticism.
 Colonel Waring estimates the cost of cleaning the city. including the dredg- ing of the bay. drainage. sewerage and paving. at s22.ooo.ooo.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
PORTO RICO NOW OURS.
Spain's Sovereignty Over the
 Island Ends Forever.
GENERAL BROOKE HOSTS FLAG.

Imposing and Patriotic Ceremonies
 Attend the Transfer of Govern
 ment-The People Pleased With the
 New Order of Things.
 San Juan, Porto Rico, Oct. 1s.- Promptly at noon yesterday the Ameri- ean flag was raised over San Juan. The ceremony was quiet and dignified, un. marred by disorder of any kind.
 The Eleventh regular infantry. with two batteries of the Fifth artillery. landed yesterday morning. The latter proceeded to the forts, while the infan- try lined up on the docks. It was hol- iday for San Juan, and there were many people in the streets.
 Rear Admiral Schley .and General Gordon, accompanied byS their staffs, proceeded to the palace in carriages. The Eleventh infantry regiment and band. with Troop H of the Sixth United States cavalry, then marched through the streets and formed in the square opposite the palace. At 11:40 a. m. Gen. eral Brooke, Admiral Schley and Gen. eral Gordon. the United States evacua- ton commissioners, came out of the palace with many naval officers and formed on the right side of the square. The streets behind the soldiers were thronged with townspeople. who stood waiting in dead silence.
 At last the city clock struck the hour of IF. and the crowds. almost breath less and with eyes fixed upon the flag