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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
VOTE FOR YOUR TEACHER.
Handsome Piano offered by the
Dispatch TO Successful Candidate.

The Dispatch proposes 10 inaugurate a
its readers. We will offer a handsome
new Kingsbury new scale piano. manu-
factured by the Cable Company. Chicago.
and which is sold for 800, the instru-
ment 10 be voted 10 some teacher within
the States of Virginia. North Carolina,
and West Virginia. A coupon ballot will
be found on the first page of the Dis
patch, and ii will be continued for
three weeks, the last days issue
OF ballot being the 27th Of May.
The last ballots will be received
on Monday, the Goth of May, and If the
committee Of canvassers shall have COM
pleted their work Of counting the ballots.
the announcement win be made of the
successful candidate In our issue of June
9TH. A large ballot-box will be found in
our counting-room. and the votes are
dropped into it without any counting of
lUcIu Dy AUs OlcpdNNils anu hNHNS Nv NN-
act idea can be obtainable Of how fast
any candidate is gaining.
You can vote for any kind of teacher
you wish
The piano is now on exhibition al
2l3 east Broad street, where the instru-
ment was purchased by us.
N. B.-We have nothing to do with the
agencies at work soliciting votes for
this, that. or the other teacher; or what
Il may please the successful teacher 20
do with the prize. All we have to do Is
to receive genuine Dispatch ballots. and
them for the teachers for whom
voted. This in answer 10 numerous en-
1uiries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
EXPENDITURES.
Home MissiOns-Overture Regarding
Baldwin Legacy-Printing Report.

NEW ORLEANS. May 20-The Pres
byterian Assembly met again to-day, the
retiring moderator. DR.. Goetchius. and
the incoming moderator DIR. Green. pre-
siding in turn.
All the standing committees were an
nOunced. Secretary j. NJ. Craig's re-
port on home missions showed a total
amount in hand during the year OF sJ2.-
353. and balance on hand OF S3. $50. DR..
Chester read the report OF the Commit
tee on Foreign Missions The net re-
ceipts OF the year were sli6,070, the dis
bursements were Mi5SA. and the For
eign Missions Committee closes the year
out OF debt and with a small balance on
hand. Nine new missionaries were sent
out during the year.
An overture was presented for mis-
sion to Cuba, and referred. An overture
was also read from the Presbytery Of
Lexington (Va.) asking that OF the 5000
legacy OF Miss Mary Baldwin's, for do
nestle missions. sl.oco be given 10 the
Presbytery OF Lexington. 500 70 the
Synod of Virginia. and $500 10 the Gen.
eral Assembly.
"Wednesday. May 18th. was fixed ON as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
GEORGE wAsHINGTON's COUSIN.
Sons of American Revolution Mark
Grave of Colonel Burgess Ball.
(WaabfpOtnp


The annual outing of the Sons Of the
American Revolution, Society of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, which always takes
the form OF perpetuating some patriotic
memory, was made yesterday TO Balls
Bluff, for the purpose of marking and de-
corating the grave of Colonel Burgess
Ball. Revolutionary patriot. and the
cousin and associate Of General George
Washington.
over hundred members of the society
and about half as many invited CUES Is
left here yesterday at I o'clock on a spa
cial train over the Southern railroad for
Leesburg COnyeyances were in waiting
there, and the party was driven to the
little cemetery two miles out. where SER
vices were held. After Introductory re-
marks by District t-Commissioner John Il.
Wright, and a prayer by Rev. DR.. T. s.
Childs, a patriotic address was delivered
by Dr. Edward NJ. Gallaudet, president
OF the society. The grave was then
marked with the bronze marker OF the
Society Of the American Revolution and
strewn with flowers
The visitors then returned 10 Leesburg,
where dinner was enjoyed at the inn, the
train leaving for Washington at O'Clock.
The committee in charge of the outing
comprised John Il. Wright. chairman:
William III. Pearce. seer 1ry; w. Eleroy
Curtis. John Paul Earr Charles Tain
ter. Lloyd b. Wigh. aud Francis T.
Leupp.
The venerable EbeneScr Burgess Ban,
grandson OF the patrist whose dust was
honored. was present during the ceremo-
nies. and his striking likeness to por-
traits OF George Washington was gene
rally commented on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21

the birthday Of Queen Victoria. and the
event VIII be celebrated by banquet at
the Tampa Bay Hotel, that will be nota.
Die Tor the number OF military and naval
celebrities who will be present. Every
ofhcer In the United States service above
'he rank Of captain at present in Tampa
officers of the naval vessels here. and
military attaches of the different Euro
pean governments who are here TO follow
the fortunes Of the army OF invasion in
cuba will be among those invited TO do
honor TO Queen Victoria. Four United
states regimental bands will furnish the
music.
After thorough investigation Of the
charges against young Garcia son OF "A
cigar manufacturer of Tampa. who was
arrested yesterday on suspicion OF being
SPY for the Spanish Government, Gene
ral Shafter to-day ordered that he be
honorably discharged.
TAMPA FORTIFIcATIoNs.
Before many days have passed. Tampa
pay VIII be one, OF the best defended
harbors on the Gulf coast. The narrow
channels to the north and south of Egg
mont Key will be rendered impossible to
hostile ships by the placing of a series
OF submarine mines and torpedoes. under
the guiding hand OF Brigadier- General
Ludlow. chief engineer in charge The
Egmont and Mullet Key fortihcations are
now ready for the mounting OF the heavy
siege guns and mortars which have been
sent here for that purpose.
Large supplies of ammunition for the
guns ara already on hand.
The batteries will be manned by some
of the most experienced gunners in the
service.
Major-General Wade and his staff Of
hcers, Leutenants Read and Almy, and
Colonel Arthur Macarthur, acting adju-
iani-general will leave Tampa tomorrow
for Chickamauga. where General Wade
has been assigned to the command OF
the Third Army Corps
Lieutenant Ramsay, acting commissary-
general, left tonight for Jacksonville.
where he will take charge of the COM
missary department of the troops to be
located there.
RAINY SEASON BEGINS.
The rainy season Of the Florida coast
was inaugurated tonight by heavy thun-
der-storm. The low flats and marshes
at Port Tampa, on which the Ninth
Cavalry and all the batteries of artillery
are encamped, are generally flooded dur
ing the rainy season. and IL is extremely
probable that some changes in the camp
ing-grounds of these troops will be made
in the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
Lieutenants Sartoris and Corbonnel viii
join General Lee later on.
PLEASED WITH HIS STAFF.

The General is very much pleased with
the staff that has been assigned 10 him
from the regular army. He is personally
acquainted with many Of the officers and
IL Is understood that II was upon his re-
commendation that most of them were
assigned TO his stan. These are the APP
pOintments as made public In Washing
ton yesterday: Lieutenant Colonel Jo-
seph II. Dorst. assistant adjutant-gene-
raj; Lieutenant-Colonel William X. Liver
more. chief engineer; Lieutenant Colonel
Curtis Guild, Jr.. Inspector general; Lieu
tenant-Colonel Oliver T. Wood, chief
commssary of subsistence; Lieutenant
Colonel Louis NJ. Mans, chief surgeon
First Lieutenant Robert f.. l.. Mltchie,
adjutant. Second Cavalry.
General Lee has not yet received his
uniforms which are being made for him
In Washington. and will hardly receive
them now until he reaches Tampa. He
does not know when he will move from
Tampa with his corps. but Is inclined TO
the belief that the invasion OF Cuba will
be begun in the very near future.
GIVEN A FINE HORSE.
Colonel Bennehan Cameron, owner OF
the Fairntosh Stud Farm. Stagville, n.
c., has presented TO General Lee the very
handsome and highly formed chest
nut stdluOn, tHOCldN, Dy Melville CnleI,
dam Beck Collins. by Woodburn Hamble-
tonian, second dam Rebecca, thorough
bred daughter OF Blucher. Though trot-
ting bred and holding a record of 2:30.
Choctaw is an elegant saddle horse, and
won the gold medal offered for the best
saddle stallion, and five OF his get were
exhibited at the North Carolina State
Fair. at Raleigh, In 1896.
DIR. INQUIRE NOT GOING.
That Or. Mcclure has no idea OF going
to Cuba with General Lee is shown by
the following telegram received by the
Dispatch yesterday:
White Sulphur Springs w. Va. May 10Th
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In reference 10 the communication
copied from Washington paper in your
issue of yesterday, please say that 1
have not now and never have had any
expectation OF going into the army. L
am here trying TO get well to return to
my duties at home.
HUNTER INQUIRE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
GENERAL LEE AT HOME AGAIN.
VIII Leave Tonight or To-NOrrow
for Tampa.

General Fitzhugh Lee arrived In Rich
mond yesterday afternoon from Wash
ington, where he had been for the past
few days In conference with the War
Department officials He now has his
marching orders, and will leave this city
either tonight or tomorrow for Tampa
to assume command OF his army.
The General will be accompanied TO
Tampa by his son. Fitzhugh, Jr.. who
has been honored by the President with
an appointment as lieutenant and as
signed as an aide on his fathers staff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
Barge King Burned.

NORFOLK. VA. May 2O.-(Special)-
The barge John r. King, Captain j. r.
Wharton, loading lumber at Burton's
Point. for New York. caught fire early
this morning and burned to the water s
edge.
The King was owned by Hudson &
Brother Of Norfolk and Baltimore.
Loss: Barge, $4,000; no insurance; cargo,
$4,000. fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
To Norfolk, Old Point, and Ocean
View Next Sunday

on the Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday
outing train, with parlor-car attached
i'm which seats can be reserved al No.
500 east Main street. This train is electric
lighted and vestibuled, leaves Richmond
at $50 A. NJ. and returns at 9:3O Con-
meets at Old Point for Norfolk. Ocean
View, and Newport News. Nearly the
entire day can be spent at either OF the
points named. 81 round-trip to either
Old Point, Ocean View, or Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
spanish Negotiations in Paris.

MADRID, May POI p. Mn present
ing the new ministers TO the chamber
to-day Senor Sagasta explained that the
appointment of Minister of Foreign
Affairs had been postponed, because
Senor Leon Castillo had not accepted
the portfolio. being detained in Paris
by very important negotiations, which
may lead to fresh developments in the
present grave situation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
Mr. Nigh's Fine Strawberries.

Mr.. ]. w. Nigh, who has a nice little
farm near East Richmond, is coming TO
the front as the champion strawberry
grower OF Henrico. His crop last year
was very fine. but a sample that he
brought TO the city yesterday shows that
this years berries will be even better
He has twelve acres Just rlpening, and
the berries are unusually large and lu-
scious. The varieties now ripening are
the Enormous and the Bubach. but Mr.
Nigh has special crop coming on OF
what he will call the "Fitz Lee" variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
Soldiers, Attention.!

Report at headquarters. No. 62s east
Broad street. when in aeed OF United
States and Cuban Flags with pins, War
Aliases. Albums of Navy, Pocket aud
Memorandum Books. Pocket Dictionaries.
Fountain Pens, Writing Papers.
HUNTER & CO.
NO 629 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
POLO TO SAIL TODAY.
He and His Suite Take Steamer at
Montreal

MONTREAL. May 2O.-Senor Polo de
Bernabe and his suite went on board the
Dominion Line steamer Dominion at a
late hour tonight. The ship sails early
Tomorrow morning.
The Senior refused TO talk with repre-
sentatlves of the press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
ParlOr-CRr ON Chesapeake and Ohio
Sunday Outing Truiu

Beginning Sunday. May 22d. the Chesa-
peake and Ohio will run parlor-car on
their Sunday outing train. leaving Rich
mond at $50 A. NJ. for Old Point, Ocean
View, and Norfolk. Twenty-Five cents
seat fare will be charged. and seats can
be reserved at Chesapeake and Ohio Pas
senger office. No. 500 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
No Review and Parade.

The announcement that there would be
a review and dress parade of troops at
the Baseball Park is erroneous. Such
review or parade would not now be pos
sibe. and will not be undertaken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21

Ocean View. Va.

This delightful seaside resort will open
Saturday, May 2lst. The finest surf
bathing on the coast Direct connection
via Old Point and Norfolk For further
information. address Lee x Erskino
managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21

ASG0sTURA BrrTERs, the world-renowned ap-
petizer and invigorator Used now over the
whole civilized world. Try It, but beware of
limitations. ASK for the genuine article, manu-.
factured by Dr. j. @. h. sisgsrt sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
For Diseases OF the Liver, stomach,
and Kidneys

the Water OF the Greenorisr Wbite Sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable In America.
PURCELL. LADD Co, Wholesale Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
NOTES FROM TAMPA.
SeiebratiOn OF victoria's Birthday
The Hsrbor Wen Defended.

.,iAsPA, FLA. May DAN English
4iship Ia expected 10 arrive in Tampa
''o"F on May 2ith, the anniversary OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
cERyERA LEAVES SANTIAGO.

20 II L. Asserted at the Spanish
Capital.
@ADRID May 2O.-Midnight.-It is as
t'ried that Admiral Ceryeras squadron
Las left Santiago de Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
RICHMOND CITY MISSION.
Report OF the Work of This Noble
Institution During the Year.

The following report, compiled from the
reports of the treasurers purchasing
| agent. chairman Coal Committee, and
district visitors, is an excellent showing
of the past years work. The receipts
for the year We're much less than last
| year. as the mission has suffered severe
| losses i'm the deaths of the most liberal
contributors for the support of this work
of charity. But for the great assistance
rendered by the Citizens Relief Com
mittee the work of the mission, must
necessarily have stopped for lack of
funds. Too much praise cannot be given
the young men Of this committee for their
untring efforts i'm behalf of charity
These two organizations, with their past
experience, and their knowledge of the
deserving poor. are able TO render aid
where it Is most needed and It is earnestly
hoped that the people will give them
their most liberal support during the
next year. Especial mention should be
made of liberal donations of dry goods
by Thalhimer Bros meat from Forbes x
Co.. fish from G. w. Antrim & Co.. and
bread sent each month to mission-house
by Messrs. Bromm and Node.
The report from the treasurer, Mrs.
J. II. Claiborne, and assistant treasurer
Miss Ellen London. shows receipts and
ulSDuIStlHSIlS dS loiloHSs
RECEIPTS.
Citizens Relief Committee. .422 80
Private donations........ ........... 6i9 81
Slty 'ouhcn..''''' 49,. ....'.... 100 90
In treasury May /, iS91............. / ,209 22
DISBURSEMENTS.
Rations and dry goods............$2,5 ,5S2 40
General expenseS........ ...... ,.... III So
Cash TO visitors. rs..................... SIS "a
The statement of the purchasing agent, |
Mrs. Raleigh Colston, follows:
Expended for rations and dry
goOds........ ....:... ....... ......S2 532 40 |
Total number of rations issued
from May 1, 1897, TO May /, 1898. %, 800 |
The statement Of the chairman of |
Coal Committee;
Appropriation of gas-house coke
from City Council, l9ads............ 700 |
Total number tickets issued. twelve
and half bushels each. 4, 400 |
The statement Of the district visitors. |
thirty-two in number. follows:
Received in cash from treasurer. 57S 81 |
Number of visits paid. 2934
Number OF families assisted...... 795
Number visits paid. id............... 29Si
Number old garments distributed. 2i5S
Number new garments distributed. 425
Number old shoes distributed
tpalrs).-...s ...... ..'... ............ 2O6 |
New new shoes distributed
tpalrs)....... ....... ...... ........., 81 |
EXPENDITURES.
.u...... ...... .$3i2 81
Fuel...... ........ ...... ................ Al 50
Medicine...... ...... ...... ........... 40 80
Milk........ ........... ........ ........ 81 81
........ ......... .... 965
Dry goOds...... .......... ............. 10 50
Hauling fuel...... ............ ..... ~ T5
.......... .............. "a %
Total ............ ........ .........S5 .S57S g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21

New books by Popular Authors.
at Hunter & CO.'S, s29 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
Roses and FLOWERS at Auction.

Rose Trees and Fine Plants at auction |
to-day. 6OS EAST BROAD STREET,
Meyers Old Stand.
corner Sixth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21
THE SOUTHERN PREsByTERIays.

Total
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-02
CARNIVAL WEEK.

Kansas City's annual celebration is again
at hand. The festivities will begin on Tues
day evening with the pageant of the Priests
of PaIlas, the original carnival organiza-
ton, and this demonstration will be fol-
lowed by the Flower parade, the Priests
of Pallas ball, and the parade of the Kar-
nival Krewe, in the order named.
The spectacles and diversions that make
up this elaborate programme stand for
much that is interesting to the public and
creditable to the city. They are the prod
ucts of an enterprising people, whose good
cheer and generosity are the outgrowth of
the happy conditions under which they live.
They indicate a lively prosperity in the
business element of the city, which, of
course is the city's very foundation. They
reveal a high order of taste. All that Is
beautiful, gay or fantastic in them has
| passed the Judgment of men who are &C
| compIished in the art of pleasing the peo-
| pie.
These offerings, furthermore, denote the
| friendly relations existing between Kansas
| City and the large surrounding territory
| of which it is the metropolis. Kansas City
| depends upon this territory for her trade
| and her raw materials, and the territory, IN
turn, looks upon this center as its most
advantageous market. The city may not
| go to the country, but the country may
| come to the city, for the latter is central
| lied. The annual festivities afford an OPP
| portunity for the exchange of courtesles
| between the two elements that are work
ing together for the upbuilding of the great
| Southwest. The season is the most appro-
| pirate of the year, coming between the har-
vest and the snow.
This weeks carnival promises to surpass
all preyious ones. The several organizations
that have been preparing the programme
have been energetic and untiring, and are
said to have evolved much that will prove
startlinely original and exceedingly enter
tanning. If general prosperity justihes eS
pectations of generous reciprocity on tht
part of the country, then the attendance
this wear should exceed by far that of an!
previous year, for the territory adjacen
IN Kansas City has been singularly blessed
with bountiful crops and profitable prices
The carnival of 1895 should be memorable.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-02
~, c,NppELI,s SUCCESSOR.

While there is much regret over the res
irnation of Mr. Charles Campbell from the
mark board. especially at time when MS
distinguished services in that BODY are
about 10 bear their richest fruit, there must
be very general satisfaction over the ap-
pointment of Mr.. J. X. Burnham as his
successor. Mr.. Burnham has been prom
inently identified with the leading business
interests of Kansas City. has been con-
spicuous in the progressive organlzatiohs
of the municipality, and has evinced the
kind of public spirit best calculated to SUBJ
serve the permanent Improvement and ulti-
mate greatness of, the city. He is heartily
in sympathy with the park movement and
in accord with the work of the board thus
far. His appointment will meet the cordial
approval of all friends of progress.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-02
Vermont and the Loving Cup.

From the Chicago Post.
II is to be apprehended that when Cousin
George Dewey's neighbors in Montpelier
see the loving cup presented to him by the
PiccadilIy Club they will legislate against
it. Three figures appear on this cup-Mars.
Father Neptune and female Nictory-and
the entire apparel for the three IS limited
to a belt and pair of wings. We may
overlook Neptuue's unpresentable appear
ance. for clothes would greatly fnconve-
rience him in the performance of his reg
uIar line of business, and Mars has at least
the modesty to wear a belt with dependent
trimmings, bat Victory is the most braZen
and outrageous young thing We have seen
since the retirement of the Bacchante. We
believe we know a little about the good
habits and well-ordered morals of the re-
raining Americans in Vermont. and 1t IS
orr belief that Cousin George will never
attempt to smuggle it into the state. Aside
from the shocking depravity OF this dissi-
mated young woman the suggestion that
the little affair at Manila was d bare VIC
| tory is offensive to patriotism and local
| pride and while the cup may be supposed
| to hold nothing stronger than sweet cider
| and elderberry wine it is 80 constructed
| that in raising it to the lips the forehead
| Of the drinker would rest against the
| shameless creature so coarsely intended TO
| tvpify the glory of the son of Vermont
| -rhe thing is impossible. We already hear
| outraged sentiment demanding that Vic
| tory shall fold her wings and screen her
| sa,f behind the shelter of the cup
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-02
OCTOBER,

October Is the treasurer of the year.
and all the months pay bounty to her store:
The fields and orchards still their tribute bear,
And all her trimming Golfers more and more.
But she. with youthful Iavishaess.
Spends all her wealth in saudy dress
And decks herself in garments bold
OF scarlet. purple, red and gold
She heedeth not how swift the hours ny.
But smiles and sings her happy life along:
She only sees above shining sky;
She only hears the breezes voice In song.
Her garments trail the woodlands through.
And gather pearls Of early dew
That sparkle. till the roguish
Creeps up and steals them every one.
But what cares she that Jewels should be lost
When all of Natures bounteous wealth Is hers?
Though princely fortunes have been their cost,
Not regret her calm demespor stirs.
whoe-hesrted. happy. careless, free.
She lives her life out joyously,
Nor cares when Frost stalks DER her way
And turns her auburn locks 70 gray.
Paul Laurence Dunbar