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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE MOVE TO CUBA.
Two Bataions Of Second illinois
Leave Savannah.
THE FOURTH VIRGINIA.
The Regiment Still Awaiting the Arrival
Of a Transport.
ALL PREPARATION, HOWEVER.
Company T. to Go on the Mobile
With the Provost Gunrd-ResiRna.
ton of Lieutenant CarboneII Hc-
ceived by General Lee.
ALL PREPARATION, HOWEVER.

SAVANNAH. GA, December 9.-(Spe-
cial) 1.-Two battalions of the Second ILL
nois sailed to-day on the Michigan, which
was found not large enough to carry the
whole regiment The Third Battalion was
ordered back to camp. and will probably
20 with the 1slst Indiana on board the
Mobile. which will also carry tho provost
guard and signal corps. They are expect
ed TO embark tomorrow.
T. Company, Of the Fourth, which is
part of the provost guard. will also en-
bark on the Mobile. Corps headquarters
are now on board the Panama. which will
sail as soon as General Lee and staff
embark. The General wishes to see tho
Mobile party loaded before he leaves.
The departure of the Fourth Virginia still
hangs fire, on account Of the delay OF
our transport. Preparations have been
completed for immediate embarkation as
soon as the next troop-ship arrives.
The resignation Of Lieutenant Carbo-
nell. who is member Of General Lees
staff. but who had been detached to serve
on the engineering corps at Habana, was
received by General Lee this morning. Ha
requests that II take effect about January
18th. He is the only full Cuban holding
commission in the United States army. IN
IS thought that he intends going in busi-
ness in Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE PURCHASE OF SHIPS.
Part Abner Mci<inIey's Firm Had
Therein-RepatrIntion of spaniards.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December @
The transportation TO Spain by the
United States Of the Spanish prisoners
surrendered at Santia go was taken up
by the War Investigation Commission to-
day. and Colonel Hecker. who made the
contract for their transportation. was re-
called, TO testify on this question. He
said there had been n combine Of New
York shipping concerns which would have
caused an outlay of 81 100000. while the
actual outlay made was $4,000.
What induced the government to send
these people TO Spain?" was asked.
Don't know. The terms of the surren-
der provided for it,"
Asked If he was ever approached bv
Abner Mckinley relative to the purchase
Of ships. Colonel Hecker replied: "Never
but once. He spoke to me once about n
water-barge, for which there was no use
at the time, and I so informed him. 7
never had any other communication with
MIN. either directly or indirectly"
What part did the firm Of which Abner
Mckinley is a member play I'm the sale
OF shps|' asked Ex-Governor Woodbury.
'None at all as to the army" roplied
Colonel Hecker. 81 do not know as 10
the navy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
TO TAKE IN MAYO PLANT.
This Large Richmond Factory to he
Absorbed by the Continental.

Now that the American Tobacco Com
pany has agreed to dispose Of its entire
interest in the plug-tobacco business to
the Continental Company, it is highly
probable, indeed almost certain, that the
p. H. Mayo & Brother Company will be
absorbed by this latter concern.
For some months negotiations have been
pending between Mr.. +. H. Mayo, the Sc
Nor member of the Mayo Company, and
the Continental people, and it was
thought likely that the sale would have
been made some time ago. The American
Tobacco Company, however. did not turn
over their plug interests to the Continen-
tai people as promptly as had been ex-
pected, and hence all transactions with
outside firms the Continental Company
then had pending were held up. Now
that the deal with the American Tobacco
Company has been finally settled the
other deals have been reopened, and Mr.
L. H. Mayo went to New York Thursday
10 confer with the gentlemen interested
in the new organization. 1t is not posi-
lively known that he Will sell, hut it is
thought by those in position to know that
in the next few days the Mayo Com
pany's business will pass into the hands
and control of the Continental Company,
and that Mr.. Thomas Atkinson will be
the director in charge of the Richmond
branch.
The New York Herald Of yesterday says
Of the Continental Company: "The Con-
tlnental Tobacco Company will absorb
also the plug business of =. j. SOrg &
Co. Middletown, o.; Daniel'Scotten & CO..
Detroit; FINER Brothers, Louisville; =.
H. Mayo & Brother, Richmond and the
Lorillard Company, Jersey City. 1t will
be one of the largest trusts IN the coun-
try. the authorized capital being %5.oe0OJO.
From some of the companies mentioned
consent to sell has not been obtained,
but the action of the American Tobacco
Company makes their decision a foregone
conclusion.
The officers of the Continental Tobacco
Company will be James B. Duke, presi-
dent; Harrison l. Drummond, first vice
president; Frank Ray second vice-presi-
dent: owen Scotten, third vice-president;
David A. Keller. secretary, and Pierre
Lorillard. Jr., treasurer. Headquarters
will be in this city, and branch offices in
the principal cities of the country.
1t could not be learned yesterday what
amounts the various companies will re-
ceive for their business. Exhaustive in
ventories will be necessary to determine
this. but the consideration in each case
will be stock i'm the Continental Tobacco
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
FIRST TROOPS IN HABANA
New York Regiment to March
Through TO-MorrOw.

HABANA, December 9.-The first United
States troops to march through the
streets of Habana will be the 2O2d New
York Regiment, which, with a band play
ing and colors flying, will march Sunday
from the San Jose wharf, after landing
there from the transport Minnewaska,
through the heart of Habana, to the
Western railroad station. The line Of
march will be through the Prado and
Central Park.
These troops will be sent to Pinar del
Rio province. General Davis, with the
general headquarters staff and one bat
talon, will be at Pinar del Rio city. The
regimental headquarters and the Second
Battalion will be at Guanaja. The Third
Battalion will be stationed at Mariel, and
the Higgins Signal Company will be quar-
tered at the city Of Pinar del Rio.
WILL CUBANS GIVE TROUBLE?
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press called the attention of General
Davis to the fact that he would find
Cuban troops occupying Pinar del Rio
city, and asked him what he should do.
1.-The authority of the United States must
be recognized as paramount" he replied,
but l can see no reason why the Cuban
troops may not remain organized as mill
tia companies, though, naturally, when
the necessity for their remaining in arms
shall have passed. | suppose they will
disband. / have no apprehension of trou-
BILE"
General Davis said he did not intend to
disarm the Cubans or 10 interfere with
them unless that should be necessary
10 preserve order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
DANIEL AND THE TREATY.
Opposed on General Principles, Hut
VIII Await Presentation.

Senator Daniel yesterday, in response
to a telegram from the Dispatch, ask
ing him how he stood on the question or
ratifying the treaty with Spain and an
neiing the Philippines, wired US as ioi-
lows:
Lynchburg, Va, December 9th.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
have never seen that 1t was wise in
this country to annex distant and allen
possessions, incapable of colonization, and
necessarily chronic and olsarchical de-
pendencies, with vast naval and military
establishments to defend them, sink
pockets to our taxpayers, and challenges
to our peace with other nations. But with
all this aversion, l have, nevertheless
deemed best to await the presentation Of
the treaty and the considerations that
actuate it before committing myself
farther than this statement upon a sub
iect with which l cannot be as yet fully
acquainted. JOHN w. DANIEL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
SNOW IN FAR SOUTH,
Ground Covered at Austin, Texy
for First Time Since '95,
FOUR INCHES DEEP At DALLAS
Storm There Continued for Twenty
-Four Hours.
WORST WEATHER IN YEARS.
sIeet mt Louisiana and Mississippi
Texas In had COnditiOn-LOsscs to
StOckmen Heavy.
WORST WEATHER IN YEARS.
StOckmen Heavy.

AUSTIN, TEN, December 9.-The
ground in this section Of the State is COM
pletely covered with snow. for the first
time since January, 1895 Farmers say
that it comes in time TO assure good
spring yields.
FOUR INCHES AT DALLAS.
DALLAS, TEN. December 9--There are
four inches of snow en- the ground, and
the storm here Is the worst experienced
in many years. Telegraph lines TO the
south are interrupted by sleet.
WORST WEATHER IN YEARS.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, December g.
The weather throughout this state Mis-
sissippi, and North and Central Texas Is
the worst experienced in December for
many years.
Alexandria, LATHE weather Is freez-
Ing. and It has been sleeting all day.
Arcadia, La.-Sleet and snow cover the
ground to q depth Of several inches.
Summit Miss.-High winds prevail and
sleet and snow are falling.
RAYMOND. Miss.-Snow and sleet falling
for the past tWcnty-IouI HOu'"'
Vicksburg. Miss.-Sleet and snow falling
all day.
FREEZING AND sLEETING.
Narksville. Ia.-Freezing and sleeting
all day.
Laurel. Miss.-Sixteen hours continuous
rain wound up with a heavy sleet and
freeze.
Greenwood. Mics.-Ground covered to
tie depth Of two inches with snow.
Dallas, Tex, says the snow-storm there
which began at noon yesterday, continued
until noon to-day. There are now four
inches on the ground.
STORM THROUGHOUT TEXAS.
Similar conditions exist from Marshall
10 EI Paso. and from the Red river TO
the Gulf The cattle ranges are IN bad
condition in Southwest Texas, because or
a drought during the summer, and the
losses to the stockmen will be quite heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
MILLER LOOKS LIKE WINNER.
He Beats His own World Record of
n Year Ago.

NEW YORK, December 10.-Before mid
night Miller had beaten, i'm the siX-day
bicycle race, the worlds record made by
him year ago, and his friends believe
that he will be able 20 remain ahead Of
his own record until the race is ended. a
large crowd thronged Madison-Square
Garden all day and at midnight thou
sands of enthusiastics remained TO cheer
on the jaded six-day riders.
At midnight Miller had 1.7So miles and
laps TO his credit, about five miles ahead
Of his record at the same period last year
Waller, the second man, had 1.749 miles
and laps TO his credit Miller. however,
has such a good lead that unless he should
weaken or meet with an accident he is
sure winner.
If Miller can keep up the advantage he
has gained over last years record until
the end OF the race tomorrow night. he
will earn a bonus OF 500.
The scores at A. NJ. were: Miller. 1 N1 !.
Waller 1,7Gi; Pierce. l736: Albert. G55 |;
Gimm, 1.c02; Lawson, 1,5SG; Aronson. 1.5l5;
Nawn, LBS; Stevens. tiSl Forster 1.4g9:
Hale, 1884; Julius. l,136.
RIDERS AND TRACK FINED.
BALTIMORE. December 9-Chairman
Albert Mott, Of the Racing Board. League
OF American Wheelmen, announces I'm his
bulletin, Issued to-day. that the riders
competiting I'm the six-day bicycle race
at Madison-Square Garden. New York
are fined so each. and suspended from All
League Of American Wheelmen tracks nm
III such fine IS paid. The track Is fined
$Oo. and also suspended until the fine IA
paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
SITUATION IN PORTO RICO.
Military Authorities Especially Ac-
tive In Capturing, bandits.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-Assist-
ant-Secretary Vanderlip, who is expected
to arrive in the United States from Porto
Rico next Monday, has made a prelimi-
nary and informal report to Secretary
Gage Of his observations i'm that island.
Under date Of the 9th he reports that
the military authorities are getting along
fairly well with customs collections.
Everything received has been deposited
with ID. f.. Ford & Co., financial agents
of the government and the amount now
on deposit aggregates more than 10000
During the evacuation there was more
or less disturbance Of a rather personal
and private character. but the situation
there now, Mr.. Vanderlip writes, IS as
peace2ble as it is in the United States
The military authorities have been espe-
cially active in capturing some organized
bands Of bandits, and IL is regarded as
an especially good omen that the natives
are rendering aid in the ferreting out Of
these people. The American troops have.
on the whole, been well behaved. and
have. according 10 the testimony of their
commanding officers. given practically no
trouble at all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
"THUNDERER" ON FAR-EAST PRO
RI.EM
MAINE CHARGES At MADRID.
Explosion Ascribed to American Pur-
pose to Precipitate War.

MADRID, December 9.--The impartial
to-day publishes another inhammable ar
ticle on the subject OF the Maine charges.
The paper intimates that the explosion
was "the outcome Of an intense desire
upon the part of certain factions in the
United States TO see an outbreak Of war,
which was unpopular with the majority
Of Americans"
The impartial adds: "The partsans OF
the war realized that something startling
was necessary to arouse national sent-
ment. 1t was a remarkable chance. AL
most all the Names officers were on
board another ship al the time of the
catastrophe Those who charge the Span
iards with being capable OF such a mon
strous act are well capable Of committing
IL themselves"
In conclusion. the impartial says.
spain cannot remain under such an in
famous charge. II would be preferable
10 give the world the spectacle Of national
suicide"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
THE BOERs oUTMiNOEUVRED.
.Joubert. With His Forces semi-nnti-
nous, Returning to Pretoria.

LONDON, December 10.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail forwards
n dispatch which the Transvaal govern
ment had refused to allow the Daily Mails
johannesburg correspondent to forward
from that point. He says that the cam
paign recently instituted by the Boer gov
ernment against Chief McPefu, of the
MagdtOs tribe, I'm the Zouttansborg Dis
trict, mas proved complete fiasco. The
chief has outmanOeuyred the Beers, and
is now in the splendidly fortified mountain
stronghold which he has long occupied
as a centre OF operations, and where he
has assembled a large army.
General Joubert, the commander Of the
Bocr expedition sent against the chief, Is
i'll. and with his forces in a state Of semi
mutiny, is returning 70 Pretoria. The
Beers have been guilty Of wholesale but
cherry OF women, children, and unarmed
natives
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
HENRY ACTIVE IN PORTO RICO.
He Appoints a Military Commission
10 Administer Justice.

SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Decem-
Der 9-General Guy V. Henry, Military
Governor of the Department of Porto
Rico. in series Of letters TO the council,
gives further details of the policy which
the Mayors are urged 10 maintain in the
interest of public health and order. Gen
eral Henry appeals TO Porto Ricans TO
smother their political differences, ana
unite I'm behalf Of their country.
1t is being evident that the civil courts
cannot or will not act with sufficient
promptness against bandits. fire-buss,
and murderers. there not yet having been
a single conviction for either of these
offences. though many Of the crimes have
been committed, an immediate example
is necessary. and General Henry has ap-
pointed a military commission TO try
cases of this character, when properly
presented. His activity in the various
directions is universally commended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
QUEER TURN IN QUAY CASE.
Judge Gordon and WannmniSer Sub
Doenued as Witnesses for Defence.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December g
Counsel for Senator Quay, in the conspi-
racy charges for which he is to be tried
next week. to-day subpoenaed eX-Common-
Pleas-Judge James Gay Gordon and John
Wanamaker as witnesses for the de-
fence. This is interesting, in view Of
the opposition of both these men to Sena-
tor Quay politically and in view OF the
charges recently made by Senator PEN
rose in which it was stated that the
charges against Senator Quay were the
result of a conspiracy to defeat him for
recollection to the United States Senate.
and I'm his place nominate person IA
vorable TO Messrs. Wanamaker and Cor
don.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
GREATEST or CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Something That VIII Always Bs
Appreciated.

You want to make your wife, daughter
or family a present for Christmas. You
want to give them something that VIII
bring pleasure, joy, and instruction TO
the home. Give them piano; now that
you can buy the very best az your own
price and terms You don't have TO buy
but one piano i'm a lifetime You have
been promising your family piano for a
long while Now Is your chance. for
never again will you be able to get the
best pianos at the low prices they are
selling for at the great piano exhibit and
sale now going on IN the big store, cor
ner Ninth and Broad streets. These are
the old reliable pianos I'm the new style
cases. and are being sacrificed to exhibit
and Introduce the new styles. Get prices
on all the pianos you wish. and then
como 10 us. and you will be astonlshed at
the big money We can save you
GEORGE A. MINOR,
Hanagr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
NOW IN CHICK AMAUGA PARK.
Lookout Point Acquired by the Gem
eraI Government.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-The gov
ernment. through the Chickamauga-Park
Commission. has secured the deeds to six
teen acres on Lookout Point the highest
point in the Chickamauga region and
overlooking seven States and all the bat
tle-delds adjacent 10 the PARK.
During the siege Of Chickamauga TINS
point was an important Confederate posi-
ton. occupied by battery. Ihe PARK
coromiseioners will at once replace the
battery in the position ii occupied during
The war. and will erect historical tablets
al important points.
1t will be left TO the several states
from which troops were engaged at TINS
point to erect monuments and memorial
fahletS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
n,x Reduction Sale of Pianos.

We have determined 70 offer some holi-
dav bargains. Such prices and values
have never heretofore been given in
Richmond as we will offer for tho next
few days IN high-grade Pianos.
Here are few prices: one Splendid
Upright, full size in perfect order. origi-
nal price 500, at special price at only $780,
Another Upright. Mahogany Case, In ex-
cellent condition, only slightly used.
which originally sold for $i2J, we offer
at only 500.
A large stock Of new styles. We quote
special manufacturers prices az this
sale. CHASE BROS. PIANO CO.
Al9 east Broad, street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Wheeler Nay Not Leave Congress.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December o.
Maior-General Wheeler authorized tho
following statement to-day. as to reports
that he had decided TO resign from the
House of Representatives.:
Il was surprised TO see what purports
10 be an interview about my resigning
from Congress. l have never gone fur-
ther than TO say that l would consider
the question when / had time. and would
take such action as my friends should
approve. Thus far however. have
reached no final conclusion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
u.a,cnl Inspection of Camps.

WASHINGTON. December 9.-Surgeon-
General Sternberg has Issued detailed
letter of instructions 10 Colonel Chailes
n Greenleaf. who has started for Sa-
vannah on a general tour or the large
winter camps in the South. The inspec-
tion Is intended to guard against repe-
tition Of any OF the evils arising from de-
sective food, quarters, or medical attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
NO DANGER OF EPIDEMIC.
Only Seven Cases of smnIi-Pox In
Bedford, Pa.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December O.
Dispatches received here say that great
indignation prevails at Bedford, this
State, as a result OF the statement Of DR.
William b. Atkinson, OF the State Board
Of Health. that there are over 200 cases
OF smallpox there, and that victims OF
the disease are walking unrestrained
about the streets. While IL is conceded
that seven mild cases exist the assertion
IS made that the patients are isolated and
that there is no danger Of an epidemic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
De Giers Ignores the DowaGer.

PEKIN, December 9.-The new Rus
sian Minister, NJ. De Giers, presented his
credentials 20 the Emperor to-day The
Dowager Empress was not present VI.
De Giers. on his arrival here, refused 70
present his credentials 70 the DOwager
Empress. The Emperor appeared TO be
weak and sickly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Philippine Conditions Improved.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December o.
The Navy Department has received a ca
blegram from Admiral Dewey, summarize
ing the existing conditions at Manila ana
such points in the Philippines as have
been visited by his officers. Advices also
have been received from General Otis, tie
commander OF the United States military
forces In the islands. and they both go TO
show a notable Improvement in condl-
tions. and the growth Of a better spirit
among the factions OF the natives which
promised TO give trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
President 30 visit Montgomery.

WASHINGTON. December 9.-General
Joseph Wheeler was at the White House
to-day, and the President informed him
that he would make a brief visit to Mont
gomery. the capital of Alabama during
his southern trip, next week, and would
stop at Montgomery from until o'clock
Friday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Now York HeraId's Christmas Num-

Don't fan To get the Christmas No. OF
the New York Herald. out tomorrow
Sunday, December II, lSs. Superb, fas-
cinatlng. unequalled. Among the noted
contributors Keller, Ashe. Graham.
stockton. Sims. LeQueux, and wilkins
For sale at the news stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
n.,,ocratc Caucus to lie Held.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. December r.
~ obvia.e all doubt as to the holding of
Democratic caucus tomorrow night
sottce was given to each Democratic
a",oher to-day that the original caucus
,'roeramme would be carried out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
-------f's-
THE NINNEWASKA AT HABANA.
spnuish Transport Leaves With
LAST Spanish Troops.

HABANA, December 9-The United
United States transport Minnewaska ar
rived here at o'clock this morning. The
Spanish transport Forgas sailed for San
tander. Spain. last night. with l.4S repa-
triated Spanish troops on board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Largest stock in the South-all sizes and
all prices. Come and hear them. Seven
thousand five hundred records. Walter
ID. Moses AZ CO., l0O5 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Flour Trust In Running Order.

CLEVELAND December Elm an In
terview here to-day. Clement b. Stern, OF
the Atlas Flour-AIill. Of Milwaukee. stated
that he expected the big -four combination
would be in operation shortly. The com
bine will have a capitalization OF SO,go,VO0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
sfeinyay and Knabe PinnosJ

.lso. Hardman. Kimball, Standard. and
,ther famous Pianos. Walter ID. Moses
z CO., 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

No Christmas and New-Iear's Iabls
should be without a bottle OF Or. Siegert :
Angostura Bitters. the wofid-re1owaed
appetizer. OF exquisite flavor. Beware of
limitations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10
Attention!

BE sure to call at Leonard's, No. sos
east Main street, and get the Great
Christmas Herald. or leave your order.
He will deliver it to you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-10

BE sure and attend our Special Plano
Sale this week. Unusual prices are being
quoted. CHASE BROS. PIANO CO,
ilS east Broad street.