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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
DANGEROUS CHINESE CONDITIONS.

A London paper prints letter from
China, which declares that conditions are
ripe for rebellion throughout the empire.
The country, II is stated, is honeycombed
with secret societies with anti-dynastic
Objects piracy and highway robbery are
rampant throughout many provinces; the
government acknowledges itself helpless
and powerless, unable TO maintain order
within the empire, to resist force of
even 900 foreign sailors, or to refuse any
demand any foreign Power may see fit
TO impose. And THIS dangerous condition
Of affairs, 1t is further affirmed, is en-
phasized by reason OF droughts here and
floods there, and increased exactions in
order to neutralize in some manner the
drain on provincial resources, caused by
forced contributions towards the payment
Of interest on indemnity loans.
Sooner or later" predicts the writer Of
the letter, "the people will say that as it
is evident the government can neither
protect us nor maintain order, we must
take steps 10 perform those elementary
duties of the government ourselves"
When that time comes. however, it is
more than probable that the great Powers
will find an excuse for governing the
larger part Of China. Denials of some of
these Powers TO the contrary notwith-
standing, there are a good many students
of the far East problem who believe that
the partition of China is on the cards of
the not very distant future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
HAS DISAPPEARED.
A Newport News Lawyer Leaves and
is Wanted.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June L-(Spe-
cial)-L NJ. Sturgiss, who for the past
five months has been associated with Mr..
c. c.. Berkeley in the law business, dis
appeared from the city this morning. Mr..
w. L. Cooke a local newspaper man,
swore out warrant against Sturgiss this
morning charging him with misappropri-
ating $50 Cooke loaned Sturgiss the
money upon the representation, it is said,
that one of the latter's clients was willing
TO pay big interest.
Mr.. H. NJ. Lash, the furniture dealer.
has large account against Sturgiss, but
the young lawyers father. who conducts
the Metropolitan Hotel here, says he Will
liquidate that claim.
Mr.. Sturgiss, accompanied by his wife,
left here this morning. and went TO Old
Point Comfort, where the couple boarded
the Cape Charles boat for Philadelphia
Their baggage miscarried and did not
reach Cape Charles until this evening.
CEief-of-Police Harwood left Old Point
on tho same boat, and is determined not
to come back without his prisoner He
confidently expects 10 fine him either at
Cape Charles, waiting for his baggage.
or at Philadelphia, where the trunks were
addressed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
on THE APPOMATTOX.
Bishop Van de Vyver to Visit Peters,
burg-A Fine Bridge.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 1.-(Speclal)
Bishop Van de Vyver. of the Diocese
Of Richmond, is expected to visit St.
Josephs Catholic church, in this city,
next Sunday. He will confirm a large
class, and preach TO the congregation.
The service of forty-hours' devotion will
be inaugurated at the 10 o'clock morning
service.
Two OF the spans Of the new iron bridge
now being constructed over Swift creek.
in Chesterfield county have been put
up. The work is being done by the
Phoenix Bridge Company, Of Pennsylva-
mia, and it is said the structure will be
one Of the finest along the Atlantlc-Coast
Line.
The three colored military companies
i'm this city are fully recruited, and are
ready for service whenever the govern
ment calls upon them.
Confederate memorial exercises here
will be held on the 9th Of June, and will.
as usual. be under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Memorial Association, assisted
by A. 7. Hill Camp of Confederate Vete-
rams The ceremonies will be simple,
with an address by Rev. George w.
Wray.
The people of Petersburg are deeply
interested in the comfort Of their boys
at Camp Lee, and have on several occa-
sions sent them liberal donations of
clothing and delicacies. Other donations
will be made as occasion arises. The
last remembrance was in the shape of
100 suits of underwear and thirty dozen
pairs of hosiery.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
this city held a largely-attended and in
teresting meeting last night at the Sc
cond church. 4 fine address was deliver
ed by Rev. w. S. Leake, pastor of the
West-End Baptist church. on the subject
of DR.. DiaZ, the Cuban missionary.
During the month Of May the police Of
this city made sixty-three arrests.
Visitors from Lunenburg report a de-
structive hailfall in sections OF that
county during one of the storms of last
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
ARMY CONTRACTORS.

The Baltimore Herald says it is to be
hoped that the authorities, warned by
experience, may be able to avoid a repe-
tition of the disgraceful army contractor
record of 1876 This is timely, seeing
that already, it is said, army contractors
are profting by the experience Of 1851 90
TO get in their work.
From all accounts there never was a
greater saturnalia of peculation, fraud,
and extortion than that INDUCED in by
the northern army contractors during
the civil war. 1t has been charged time
and again that members of some of the
richest families in that section owe their
wealth TO the fact that the heads OF
them succeeded in getting into the con-
tractors ring and remaining there, and
investigation has proved that in the
matter Of contracts the United States
Treasury was yictimized TO the extent
of many millions Of dollars. Further
more. it is declared to be in evidence
that not only contractors, but army and
navy officers of high degree We're parties
to a great conspiracy TO raid the Trea-
sury.
Now allegations come from Califor-
MIA that even this early in our war with
Spain contractors are preparing to
feather their nests. and that officials or
dering supplies are standing in with
them.
And how is this nefarious business to
be prevented? We admit that we see
no way of preventing it altogether. But
warned by experience the watch-dogs of
the Treasury in Congress can lessen the
evil in great degree by narrowing as far
as possible the margin for stealage. The
way TO do this is 10 fight TO the bitter end
all eXtravagant and useless appropria-
tons and unnecessary taxation. The
history of the methods of the dishonest
army contractors and their silent part
ners shows that the only standard of
measurement of their powers of absorp-
ton and rascally ability TO convince the
government as TO what it needs is the
limit Of appropriations made and pro-
spective. To-day no small part of the
debt that hangs over the country. and
the interest on which Is being paid in
money wrung from the masses by taxa
ton, represents the populations of army
contractors and their co-conspirators
against the Treasury. Northern papers
OF the most pronounced Republican type
coEess this much.
AS we have frequently said. we should
provide all the money necessary to push
the war to a speedy and triumphant con-
clusion. hut to so beyond that. TO make
reckless appropriations. to provide the
means for such appropriations, would
be TO encourage fraud, jobbery, and rob-
berry. Such a policy would lead to the
giving out of hundreds of unnecessary
contracts. for the Cutting Of numberless
vampires, and would be crime against
the people. These are considerations
every true man in Congress should weigh
carefully in connection with war revenue
measures and appropriations.
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TO ANSWER THE CALL.
Efforts 10 Enlist Virginia POlytech-
mic Institute Students.

BLACKSBURG. VA, June L-(Special)
The call made by the President for 1900
additional volunteers has stirred anew
the martial ardor and the patriotism Of
our young men. Colonel A. II. Finch,
the present commandant OF cadets. and
Mr.. A. Il. Eskridge, an instructor in the
institute, are at work endeavoring TO
raise a crack company of Virginia Poly
technic Institute students and gradu-
ates, of which Commandant Finch and
Mr.. Eskridge will be elected officers.
Both of these gentlemen belonged to the
company Of Virginia Polytechnic cadets
which made so fine a record during the
naval review at Norfolk, Mr.. Finch be-
ing captain of the company and Mr..
Eskridge one Of it's other officers. Messrs.
w. G.. Cannon and Hull Apperson are
also organizing a similar company. Both
of these gentlemen are graduates OF the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. and have
remained in the employ OF their Alma
Mater since graduation. All of the
gentlemen mentioned have conferred
with Governor Tyler and are encouraged
TO prosecute the work. 1t is not the
intention TO finally organize the compa-
MES until after the commencement, so
as not TO interfere with examinations.
Still a third company is being organ
lied by Messrs. Morton, Kirkpatrick, and
Thompson. graduates Of the school, pur-
suing past-graduates' work at present
This WILL I understand, be composed OF
both Polytechnic Institute students and
outsiders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

Yesterday we printed a London tele-
gram stating that the owners of the Brit
ish snip Genesta, which has been loading
at Manila, had received a cable dispatch,
dated May oath, saying that Rear-Admi-
rad Dewey had ordered the vessel to
leave the port. and from this it was con-
jectured that the American commander
contemplated some action.
What action the commander contem-
plated is probably explained in a Hong
kong special to the New York Herald.
which says that the Spaniards are busy
terrifying the shore at Manila and recall
ing all the field guns from landward.
1t is not likely that Admiral Dewey will
allow this work TO go on for any length
Of time, and, therefore, we need not be
surprised to learn at any moment that
the sound of his guns has been heard
again in Manila harbor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
The Late Elections.
Uynchburg NewS)

The recent municipal elections in Vir-
ginia failed 10 stir the popular heart or
excite any great party Zeal. There are
good reasons for this lack OF interest.
The Democrats have no organized oppo-
stion to stimulate them to exertion.
Victory was q foregone conclusion, and
as a rule The Democratic candidates had
a walk-over. Republicans were not
stimulated to effort by outside contribu-
tions Of the sinews OF war and II Is weil
known that precautionary profit is the
one thing needful TO bring out strong
Republican vote in Virginia. How is IL
going TO be in November? VIII the Re-
publicans allow the election 10 go by de-
fault and permit Virginia to be repre-
sented in the next Congress by ten Demo-
Gratis? 1t would not be safe TO take
that for granted. AT present all parties
are agreed as TO the policy OF prose-
cutting the war with Spain. and on that
question there is little difference be-
tween Republicans and Democrats; but
it cannot be doubted that in the near
future important questions will arise on
which parties will divide. 1t may be-
come a matter OF vital interest that Vir-
ginia should cast the whole weight OF
her delegation on the Democratic side
House. In that case 1t is certain that
Republicans will appreciate the gravity
Of the situation. and, therefore, will put
forth every effort 10 carry some of tho
Virginia districts, and In this they may
succeed II Democrats are not on the
alert. IL must be remembered that the
Republican party is the most thoroughly
drilled party that ever played a part
In Virginia politics. Al the word OF
command from headquarters the rank
and fie will always respond with mar
yellous promptness. and IL Is easy TO
bring out the full strength OF the party
whenever desired by It's orders. For
this reason Virginia Democrats should
not be lulled into security in the belief
that there Is no danger. They should
keep their forces we'll In hand. their
organization intact. ready 10 meet and
repel all assaults. In this way only can
Democratic ascendency in the State be
maintained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
WILLIAMSBURG
4 Serious Accident-SchOOI Closes
Personal Notes.

PerSOnul NOIes.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June 1.-(Spe-
cial)-Our community was panied yester-
day to learn that an accident had befailen
Mr.. II. ID. Cole. That gentleman had his
hands and mower in one of his lots In the
northern part of the town, cutting down
his crop OF grass, and he, wishing TO know
how the work was progressing went over
to the lot. He unfortunately got in front
OF the machine, which inflicted a terrible
wound on his right leg just above the
ankle Joint He fell in front OF the mower,
and the driver called TO his assistance
two students who happened to be passing
Mr.. Cole was taken up put in his buggy,
which was at hand, he having just return
ed from his farm. and carried TO his
home. DR.. James ID. Moncure was sum-
moned. and found that both bones OF the
leg had been either cut or broken. The
bones were set and the wound sewed up,
and the injured man made as cOmforta-
BILE as the extent of his injuries would
permit.
nicholson School" Public School, No
ID closed at noon to-day. An appropriate
address to the teachers and pupils was
delivered by superintendent Robert T.
Armistead.
Miss Johnston, of Ohio, sister of Editor
Johnston, of the Gazette, is visiting
friends in Manchester.
Mrs. j. II. Topham is in Port Norfolk,
visiting her daughter. Mrs. 5. X. Rich
ards.
Miss Sadie Charly is in Norfolk, visiting
the family Of Mr.. J. r. Wharton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
nIcuMoNn,s aUOTA.

Our city has sent TO the field six com
pnnies, and the three companies oil the
First Regiment remaining here Zone from
Manchester have volunteered for service
wherever they may be sent. But they
would especially like for the Governor
to use them as the basis for forming
regiment or battalion for service under
the second call. Their lieutenant-colonei
and present commandant, George wayne
Anderson. long weeks ago offered his ser
vices to the Governor, and is still anxious
to go TO the front.
Richmond has also battalion OF COL
ored troops who have volunteered ana
who will be utilized under the second
call. Altogether. we may say that there
is a very healthy martial spirit here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
OUT IN DICKINSON.
Very III-The Moonshining Industry
Quite Active.

DWALE, DICKINSON COUNTY, VA,
June 1.-(SpeciaL)-Your correspondent
learns that Jacob T. Ramey. of Clintwood,
is confined 10 the sick-room with fever,
and his recovery is pronounced doubtful
by the attending physician. Mr.. Ramey
is deputy treasurer under CountyTrea-
surer c. w. Powers.
1t is said that the mOonshining industry
is quite lively in the Cumberland Noun
tain, since the leaves are out TO screen the
sinners from the sight Of United States
marshals. There are said to be many
Illicit stills scattered over that section.
and doubtless moonshine will be plenty in
a very short time. i do not think there
will be any competition, as il seems that
the moonshiners form trusts for their
mutual benefit.
G.. w Phipps. farmer OF Freezing, Is
I'm a critical condition with infiammatory
rheumatism.
There has been so much rain here
during the last few days that all farm
work is greatly hindered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
CAMP SITE INSPECTED
In the Vicinity of Fredericksburg-
To Speak for Democracy.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, June l.
Special lin response 10 an inquiry re-
ceived several days ago from Colonel
Petit, OF the Fourth Regiment. unlied
States Volunteers. as TO suitable IY-
cation i'm or near the city for the resl-
ment. Quartermaster Benjamin STARK
Jr., arrived here this evening. ana III
company with Mayor Goaldman anu
Colonel T.. ID. Cole, OF Governor Tyler
STAFF. visited the field near Gunner
Spring. which Quartermaster Stark. ailer
a thorough inspection. accepted. no
site selected is capable OF tenting az leas.
800 men. 1t is in close proximity Q.
the depots. and has clear stream o.
neyer-failing cool water running through
It's centre, which is capable OF supplSlhs
all the needs OF the regiment. Coionel
Petit is expected tomorrow, and II nc
agnes with Quartermaster STARK tho
grounds will DO Immediately put IN OF
der.
Hon. J. +. Rixey and Congressman W.
8. Cowherd arrived here tonight en-
route for King George Courthouse, whete
they will speak In the interest OF tns
Democracy tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
FREDERICKSBURG.
Death of n Young Man-Mr. Joseph
McGOvern Ill.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. June L.
Special)-Wilis Burdette Bradbury, a
young son OF Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Brad
bury, died at the residence of his parents
here this morning, after a brief illness.
HIS remains will be taken TO Orange
county Friday morning for interment.
Miss Lillian Martin, OF Unionville. who
has been visiting friends here, was I'M
expectedly called home to-day by a tele-
gram announcing n serious injury TO her
mother by being thrown from a horse.
The condition Of Mr.. J9seph Meow
Gin, the popular manager OF the Postal
Telegraph Company here, is thought to
be somewhat improved tonight. He is
yet, however, quite i'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
Three Deaths.

WINCHESTER. VA. June 1.--CSpecial.)
George +. Bushnell. one " the wealthiest
OF Winchester's citizens. was found dead
I'm bed this morning. He had been in I'll
health for about year. but was only
confined TO his room for two weeks.
Cause OF death. heart-failure, superin-
duced by dropsy.
Mrs Rebecca ]. Gill, OF Hampstead.
Carroll county. Md. died here at the resi-
dence OF her sOn-in-law. Rev. Joseph r.
Wilson, OF the Market-Street Methodist
Episcopal church. this city. from the ef-
fects of injuries received by fall down
stairs some time ago.
MIR. David Jackson. formerly we'll
known liveryman OF this city died at the
residence of his sister Mrs. Sydney Barr.
near town, after protracted illness; aged
70 years.
Use Elastic Starch, Flat-lron traCe-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
BugIe Calls OF 1898.

(New York SUM-
] got IN bot'Pd up,
! got IN bot'Pd up,
1 got IN bot'Fd up in the harbr.
got IN botPd up,
i got IN bot'pd up,
He can't get away at all.
Cervera is worse than old Blanco.
And Blanco is worse than old Weylei
And Weyler is noisy like Polo,
But Cervera's run 10 the wall.
I'm here at Manila,
I'm here near Cavite.
And they're out o coal and corn.
They can't use their cable,
Because they're not able:
They are mine when l want 'em,
AS sure as you're born.
Where's that fleet from Cadiz,
CadiZ,
CadiZ,
Where in the hades
Is that old fleet from Cadiz?
We are ready to smash it,
Smash IL,
Smash il,
If il will only show UP
You bet well s-m-a-a-ash II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
A House at Walkerton-Narrow Es-
cape of Mother and Children.

WALKERToN. VA, June l.-(spe-
elal )-During a thunderstorm Monday
afternoon. the house occupied by Mr..
Magruder Fuller was struck by lightning.
The bolt passed down the side Of a room,
IN which Mrs. Fuller and two children
were, and shivered the frame Of picture
hanging on the wall, and then passed
through the floor. Mrs. Fuller and the
children were slightly shocked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
TO Make Her Happy.
Chicago NeWs)

NN|IIIN'3foV
"Ah, yes" she cried, 81 shall grleve for
you when you are far away; but still you
can do something that will make me
very happy"
what is it?' he asked do not say
that you would have me desert Do not
ask me TO bring disgrace upon
NO" she interrupted, lit is not that;
but promise me that you will send me
your belt-buckle as soon as you get
uniform. All the girls are wearing them
now"
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Observation-Disclosures Q. 1898,

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CHESTER. OR ELSEWHERE.
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Hail PLAYED Havoc.

CHAMPLAIN. VA, June l.-(Speciai)-
The most terrific and damaging hall
storm ever known I'm the memory OF the
oldest inhabitants occurred here Tuesday
About O'Clock T. NJ. The hail-stones
were as large as hen-eggs. and literally
covered the ground. and In some places
were In heaps. At Champlain the resi-
dence OF the late Robert S. Garrett. and
the home OF the writer. there is very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

Our hearts, our hopes, are all with you
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers,
our tears.
Our faith triumphant DER our fears,
Are all with you-are all with you"
our soldier boys, marching away 10 the
'front.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

The Spanish "torpederos" seem 30 be
plucky enough. We are glad they were
no more lucky at Santiago. Cannot our
torpedo-boat Vesuvius produce an erup-
ton somewhere in the neighborhood Of
the Spanish ships?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

large grove OF very large trees. dozen
OF which were uprooted. AT least half
the fruit was knocked off the trees. wheat
vas laid level TO the ground, and the
damage TO timber is so great it cannot
yet be estimated. The storm came from
northwest and went southeast towards
Rland6ald
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

Captain Sigsbee, it may be observed, is
distinctly on deck again, and keeping
sharp lookout for Spanish troop-ships and
things like that, which he takes in out
of the wet, as it were, as occasion war
rants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
CONGRESSMAN Lamb 10 speak.

ASHLAND. June Especial Inns
closing exercises Of the Ashland Ora"eo
School will take place In a lecture-Foon
OF Randolph Macon College on Moho"y
evening at o'clock. Professor william
n. Hamlet. principal. has an elaoo'Sso
programme arranged. The speaker
the occasion will be Hon. John Lamb,
member of Congress from this district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
Pardonable Toll.

brooklyn Life)
"Wot's dis scandal hear about me old
partner. Dey says he's workin'?'
Oats right; but den his job don't
count He's workin' for an artist posn'
as a model fer sleepin' faun, an dey
brings him his meals tree times a day."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

Now that dynamite is to be dropped
from balloons, we see more clearly than
ever why it is called a high explosive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02

UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1905 HULL
STREET.
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If Schley has really defeated Cervera's
squadron, he has plucked the flower OF
the Spanish navy.