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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
General Lee on for Cuba.
Baltimore Herald.)

wait till we come back! You'll whistle
another tune! was Consul-General Fitz
hugh Lees reply 10 the jeers of the mob
assembled on the wharf as he sailed
away from Habana on April 9tn OF the
present year. Since then ne has patiently
waited to make good his words and re-
turn. This fondly cherished wish is
about 10 be fulfilled. Appointed 10 the
command OF the Seventh Army Corps,
with headquarters at Habana, he is now
on the way TO Marianao in company with
his staff, having left Savannah on sun
day afternoon on the transport Panama.
With what emotions he looks forward
TO setting foot once more upon the shores
of the Ever Faithful Isle" and by his
presence reminding the crowds In the
Cuban capital Of the prophetic words
uttered by him somewhat less than nine
months ago, can only De surmsed But
that his breast sNells with satisfaction
at the thought Of the splendid vindication
in store admits Of scarcely d doubt lie
left amid a flood OF taunts and insults.
his re-entry into the city will be made at
the head of a stalwart host, and will be
an occasion for public rejoicings on the
part Of those whom Spanish brutality had
trampled in the dust
The ceremony Of formally occupying
1dDdnd VIII not take place until January
Isl, the date set for the cessation of
Spanish authority ia Cuba. On that day
the American flag will be hoisted over
the public buildings, and all those por-
lions Of the island not previously evacu-
ated will pass under the protection Of the
United States.
The American Government, by appoint
ing General Lee to the command OF the
military forces selected 10 garrison tie
scene OF his activity as our Diplomatic
agent, has performed a graceful act ard
bestowed a just reward for conspicuous
merit. The exceptional courage and high
patriotism displayed by him in the dis
charge OF his duties as Consul General
under trying conditions make his eleya-
ton 10 the rank he now holds peculiarly
appropriate. The American Consul-Gene.
raj was literally IN the "enemy's coun.
try" and the firmness and dignity which
he exhibited I'm the face OF great personal
danger secured protection for many per.
sons who might otherwise have fallen
victims to Spanish yindictiveness
BY his unfinching and intrepid attitude
General Lee earned the appreciation OF
Americans without distinction OF party
There is In the circumstances Of his dc,
parture from Habana last April and his
prospective arrival as commander of the
Seventh Army Corps an element OF poetic
justice which must impress itself upon
those who once derided him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
PRAISE FOR CAMP ALGER.
Skaters Chief Surgeon on Deficien-
cies in Santiago Campaign.

WASHINGTON December H.-Rev.
Father Kelly, chaplain of the Sixth Illl-
nois Volunteer Infantry, paid a high eu-
logy to conditions at Camp Alger, Va,
in testifying before the War-Invesu-
eating Commission to-day. He said the
water and food were both good.
DR.. Benjamin +. Pope, who was chief
surgeon in the Shafter expedition, tesu-
fed that the medical supplies were sufti-
cient, with ordinary contingencies, 10
meet demands for at least thirty days.
He ascribed the woes Of the medical de-
partment in that expedition to the whole
sale abandonment of the regimental out
fits of medicines and stores by the regl-
ments. He did not know who was respon-
siblC for this. but conceded that ii was
hardly likely that so sweeping an aban-
donment would be made save on orders
OF Major-General Shafter. who command
ed. He admitted that some seriously
wounded men were loaded in heavy, jolt
ing, army-wagons, and that this aggra-
waited their suffering, but he only knew OF
one instance in which death might be
ascribed to such transportation.
TOO FEW MEDICAL OFFICERS.
DIR. Pope said that the Santiago ex-
petition had only seventy-one medical Off
GERS. when it should have had at least
ninety-six. Why this was So he did not
know.
The travel ration, DR.. Pope said. was
hard fare for even a well man at sea,
and only under a skilful cook could il be
made proper food for a convalescent.
There was money on hand to purchase
proper food, and he had ordered IL 10 be
purchased and put aboard the transports.
He believed this had been done. He had
given orders that only convalescents
should be sent home. He had been so
l-sick that the last week of his administra-
ton was almost a blank in his memory.
Experience had demonstrated that II was
not wise to send convalescents from
tropical, malarial districts without med-
cal supplies or attendants, but the medi-
cal corps had not recognized the deadly
character Of the atlment.
CHRONIC SHORTAGE OF DRUGS.
Witness testified TO an almost chronic
shortage of drugs which had caused him
great trouble and uneasiness.
Dr. Bird, who was in charge OF the
Seneca on her return to the United States,
testified that with the aid Of the Red
Cross Society the transport had enough
medicines and provisions. but that there
was a decided shortage of bedding for
the sick There were numerous civilians,
foreign attaches correspondents, etc, oc-
cupying state-rooms. and these gave up
their state-roOms 10 the sick, except the
attache from Turkey.
Dr. Bird said he personally dressed the
wounds OF the surgical cases, and they
arrived in good condition and reasonably
clean. The ship herself was not kept pro-
perly clean by the crew.
BROOKE TO-DAY.
General Brooke VIII appear before the
commission tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
The Funeral of Capt. Francis Green
Jones-GaIIant Confederate Soldier.

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, December IS
The remains Of Captain Francis Green
Jones, Of this county, were inferred in
the burying- ground at Concord church,
near his home, on yesterday. Captain
Jones died at 10 o'clock on Sunday night,
after several weeks of intense pain, caused
by the reopening of an old wound received
during the civil war He was in the 6Oth
year of his age.
Born Of a gallant stock many Of whose
SONS gave Of hard service Of limb ana
Of life to the Confederacy, Captain Jones
upheld the best traditions of the family
for distinguished bravery on the field OF
battle. Early in 1862 he enlisted as men,
Der of the company formed in this coun.
", known as the "Ebenezer Grays," and
which subsequently became Company f..
of the Fifty-sixth Virginia Regiment. AZ
ter the battle of Malvern Hill Captain
Jones succeeded his younger brother,
Crowley Jones. who lost a leg in that
sanguinary conflict, while in command of
the company. In this capacity the de-
ceased served his country throughout the
war, sharing alike the glory and the
gloom that attended the fortunes or the
Army of Northern Virginia He was three
times wounded, receiving at Gettysburg 3
stone wall the wound that ultimately
caused his death.
Owing to property interests, Captain
Jones, for several years before his death,
resided in Dinwddie, but always main
tanned the closest relationship with his
friends in this Chis native county. At the
organization Of the Brunswick Camp OF
Confederate Veterans he was elected its
commander, which position he held by
subsequent reductions up TO the time OF
his death. His loss is deeply felt by his
old comrades-another brave soldier has
been mustered out Of the gallant bands
that they see growing small all too fast.
The remains were borne to the grave by
members Of Captain Jon,s's old company,
and the largest concOurse Of people ever
seen at Concord church were in attend
ance. The Rev. Mr.. VIM, of Petersburg,
read the burial service.
The deceased leaves a wife and five chill
dren and four brothers TO mourn their
loss. In every relation Of life Captain
Jones exhibited the highest qualities of
manhood and the sorrow Of his family,
TO whom he was very dear, is deep, In
deed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
GEN. LEE AT HABANA
HIS APPOINTMENT AS GOVERNOR
NOT WHAT HE WISHED.
HIS HEADQUARTERS At MARIAHAO.
His Duties Confined, He Says, 10
"FIyinE the Flag of Peace nm"
order,-Arrivni of RcguIars-some
Popular Enthusiasm.
Popular Enthusiasm.

HARANA. December 1.-THE unitec
states transport Panama, with General
Ei,zhugh Lee and his STAFF on board, en-
tered the harbor this morning.
General Lee was Informed by a CORE
spondent Of the Associated Press OF his
appojntment as Governor Of the province
of Habana. He said he was much grau-
fed but had only wished for military
command. The General added that he Is
simply in command Of his soldiers; that
his duty is to preserve life and property
and that he proposes TO do so, with JUS
tice to Cubans, Spaniards. and persons OF
all other nationalities. General Lee SAID
further, that he had nothing to do with
the establishment Of any sort Of govern
ment. and that his duties were confined
to flying the flag of peace and order.
The Headquarters of General Lee Will
be established at Quemado camp, Ma
rianao.
Many prominent personal friends called
on the General when he arrived mere, IN
GLIDING General Greene, and Captain
Chadwick, Of the United States cruiser
New York. Later In the day General Lee
and his staff, accompanied by General
Greene I'm the tug Britannia, started FOR
Vedado. where he reported TO General
Wade. Thence General Lee went on
horseback TO Quemado camp.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS.
A battalion of the Tenth Infantry was
landed from the United States transport
Saratoga to-day and marched with band
playing and flags flying. TO Marianao The
soldiers were followed by crowds Of peo-
pie. At every street corner Spanish troops
were stationed There was some enthu-
siasm In the Cerro suburbs. The troops
which arrived here on the Michigan and
Panama are an well.
The transport Florida also arrived here
to-day, with the Eighth Regular Infantry,
and is dscharging quartermaster's stores
at the pier of San Jose.
The Michigan and Panama will land
their troops tomorrow morning They
will march to the Quemado camp, at Ma
rianao.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
The winner Appropriately One OF
the Winning FavOrates.

NEW ORLEANS. December leigh
teenth day. Crescent City Jockey Clubs
winter meeting. Weather clear and cold;
track heavy. Henry Launt and the Win
ner were the winning favorites.
First race seven furlongs-Eva Rice e
to u won Elkin @ to and 3 to 81 second,
High links a to y third. Time, /: SS.
Second race-selling, six furlongs-Polly
Weithoff 90 TO u won. A. Mcknight % to
2 and to p second, Chancery Is to .
third Time, 1888.
Third race-selling, six furlongs-Sim
w. Is to u won, Xalissa Is TO and TO y
second. Carlotta c. g 10 ID third. Time,
151-2.
Fourth race-selling, one mile-The Win
ner (evem won, Moroni g TO and EVEN
second, Elsie Barnes go to u third. Time,
1:i7
Fifth race-selling. one mile and twenty
yards-Henry Launt g to u won, Dr.
Marks DC to and to . second. FTiskal
Is to y third. Time. l:49.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
OUR THANKS TO FRANCE.
Peace Commissioners say Fareweh
to Faure-Exchange of Compliments

PARIS, December 1.-THE unlted
States Peace Commissioners, presented
by the American Ambassador Generdi
horace Porter. and the Spanish Peace
Commissioners. presented by the Ambas-
sador Of Spain. Senior Leon Castillo,
formally called upon President Faure,
and the Minister Of Foreign Affairs NJ
Delcasse. to-day, TO thank them for the
kindness that had been extended to the
commissioners while In the French capt.
tai. President Faure received the Amer
leans at the Elysee Palace, surrounded by
his military staff, their uniforms being IN
strong contrast with the civilian clotn'
ing OF the commissioners. The reception
was really an informal exchange OF com
plirents. President Faure speaking partly
i'm French and partly In English. and
Judge Day speaking for the Americans.
FORMER PARIS TREATIES.
The latter expressed the pleasure our
commissioners felt in conducting the ne
gotiatons in the capital of France, and
NJ. Faure said he hoped they had been
pleased with their reception here. Then
Judge Day I'm the name Of President Nc
Kinley. thanked President Faure for the
uniform courtesy extended 10 the Ameri-
cans here. and remarked that Paris had
been the scene Of the most important
negotiations between the United States
and foreign Powers. particularly the sign
ing of the treaty by which England recog-
nized the independence of the United
States.
President Faure requested the American
commissioners TO convey to President
Mckinley and the American people eX-
pressions of the warm sympathy Of
France. He then wished the Americans
a pleasant voyage.
PLEASANT INCIDENT.
There was a pleasant incident when
the American commissioners called at the
Office Of NJ Delcasse. The Minister OF
Foreign Affairs showed them the table
on which the treaty Of the French-Ameri-
can alliance and the treaty Of 179S had
been signed He also urged our commits
sioners to come to the exposition of 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Bishop-Erect KinsoIving Returning

baltimore American, lZth.)
Rev Lucien Lee Kinsolving. who is well
known I'm Baltimore. and family are re-
turning to America from Brazil for the
rite OF conservation as Bishop OF Rio
grande du Sui. In the Protestant Episco-
pal Church. On account OF the wide in
terest several cities sought the honor OF
the ceremony. b't 20 has cow r-.n de-
cded that the historic event shall take
place In ST. Bartholomew church, Madi-
son avenue and Forty-fourth street. In
New York. The date has not been def
nltely fixed but IL will be early in Janu-
airy. 4 very large numbertof bishops will
he consecrators Bishop Dudley OF Ken
lucky, II Is expected acting for the pre-
siding bishop. The event IL the founding
az the Protestant Episcopal Church In
Brazil by the Church in America, just as
the Church OF England gave autonomy 10
the Episcopal Church in the United
States. The church In Brazil does not.
however. become independent until two
more bishops shall have been elected aud
consecrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
SOeCial Pianos.
Upright Bargains

HARDrlAN, q octaves, largest
size, case of best rosewood, gra-
ranteed. Sold at $45O-our price
$275. The tone is rich and sweet.
EVERETT, n octayes, full cabi-
net grand case, ebonized. Spe-
cially fine for singers practice.
Sold at S4OO-our price $3.50.
DUNHAM. u octaves, 3 pedals,
full size dark case, bought new
last week at New York factory
sale. Worth S4OO-our price S2OO.
SOMMER, upright grand,
bought originally from Rich
mond store mot the S2,OOO,0OQ
one) at S4OO, was shipped to Bal
timore. Can be bought at half
value; full guarantee.
KNABE-Direct from the great
Dearborn estate sale in Philadel-
phia. The very finest upright IN
Richmond. Cost $1,000. Come
and see ia bargain. Three of
above Pianos were acquired IN eX-
changes for the celebrated Ricca
Pianos, for which we are sole
agents.
Cash or easy terms.
MANLY B. RAMOS co.,
Ii9 East Broad Street.
Zoe 27-SU, Tu&Thl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
BELGIANs KILLED AN EATEN.
Two Detachments OF Soldiers Sur.
prised and Mnssacred.

BRUSSELS, December H.-Advices re-
ceived here from the Governor OF the
Upper Congo confirm the news brought
which arrived at Antwerp yesterday. that
four Belgian traders had been killed and
eaten by the natives OF Upper Ubanshl.
The Governor adds that the traders es-
c0rt OF thirty soldiers was also massa-
cred, and that another detachment OF
forty soldiers in charge of two white
officers. which WAS proceeding TO the as
sistance Of the traders were surprised by
lie natives and all were put 10 death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
HONOR TO NAVAL HEROES.
Wilmington Welcomes Lieutenants
Anderson and BIue-War Trophies.

WILMINGTON. n. c.. December IA
The Opera-House. with seating capa-
city OF 200, was packed tonight with
1,5OO people, who assembled to do honor
to the naval heroes, Lieutenant Edwin
Anderson and Lieutenant Victor Blue,
both North Carolinians by nativity. VIII
mington is the home of Lieutenant Ander-
son. where he was born and reared and
Richmond county is the birthplace of
Lieutenant Blue.
On the stage were fifty or more leading
citizens, with the Wilmington Division Of
Naval Reserves in the background. The
decorations were very handsome but two
brass howitzers, trophies of the war
brought by Lieutenant Anderson TO be
presented to the Naval Reserves, attract
ed most attention.
Hon. a. NJ. Weddell delivered an address
Of welcome. Lieutenant Anderson pre-
scented the trophies to the Naval Reserves
in a brief speech and Commander Nor
ton. on behalf OF the Reserves, accepted
the trophies in a short address.
After the programme a the Opera
House had been completed the gallant
lieutenants were given n reception at the
residence of Mr.. c. Herbert Smith, under
the MANAGEMENT Of committee repre-
senting different military and civic organ
izations Of the city The entertainment
was elaborate and elegant, and in every
way expressive of the patriotic spirit Of
the people Of Wilmington.
CAPTURED SPANISH GUNBOATS.
Lieutenants Anderson and Blue, COM
manding the Sandoval and Alvarado, re-
spectvely, arrived in port at i:3O 7. NJ,
and were rendered tremendous ovation
There were changing Of bells and scream
ing OF steam whistles all along the
wharves and IN all portions of the city.
Every ship in port flew full complement
of flags and other colors. Committees
representing the military organizations,
the city, and the commercial and social
organizations boarded the gunboats ana
formally and cordially welcomed the he
roes TO the city. 1t is possible that they
may remain here until Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
sECRETARYsHIP OF INTERIOR.
Governor Merriam, of Minnesota,
liability for the Post.

WASHINGTON. December Alt IS
stated tonight that Governor Merriam
Of Minnesota, who has been in Washing
ton for some days, is under special con-
sideration for the post of Secretary of the
Interior when Secretary Bliss retires from
that office.
Governor Merriam is a warm personal
and political friend of the Presidents 5,
and, moreover is well located in geo.
graphical sense. Senator Davis has OPP
posed his selection for important positions
In this admins ration, but. it is thought
may withdraw this opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Marriage at LanesviIie, Va.

Among the December brides expecta-
ton places Miss Eva Edwards Neale
daughter OF Mr. William T. Neale OF
GAINESVILLE, Va On the 18th of Decem-
Der she viii be led TO the marriage altar
by Mr.. william Morrison Adams, OF the
Danyile Military Institute, and their
future home will be in Danvlle, Va. The
wedding will be an old-fashioned home
affair. under the same roof that witnessed
the birth of the bride, as we'll as the
birth and marriage OF her mother.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Cake-WaIix Tonight.

The grand cake-walk, at Corcoran Han
tonight, for whites exclusively. VIII De
largely attended.
The best walkers in the country WIZ
take part In the entertainment, which Is
in celebration OF the birthday Of Nancy
Johnson. Jimmy and his girl and Frog
Eye Yank are among the most disiin-
guished OF those who will participate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
VICTIMS OF TANK COLLAPSE.
Four More Bodies Found-Cause OF
the Disaster.

NEW YORK, December H-Four more
bodies were found to-day in the wreck
age Of the collapsed gas-holder at Twen-
teth street and Avenue \. This brings
the list of dead up TO six. No one is now
missing, so far as the police and persons
living near the gas-works can tell.
AS 10 the cause of the collapse of the
new gas-holder nothing is known. The
mass of Orders, sheet-iron, braces, ETC.,
lies in a great mound, as high as an or
binary three-story house. The reason ior
the wreck will be known when this debris
is cleared away, and the experts are en-
abled 10 see the foundation.
The theory most commonly believed Is
that the tank burst because OF settling
of the foundation on one side, which sent
100000 gallons of water surging with ir-
resistible force against the northern side
OF the structure. 1t Is said that the foun-
dation on which the holder rested stood
on made ground, which would be very
likely TO buckle under tremendous strain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Idle Reporter mt Corcoran Hall.

Mr.. Evan r. Chesterman. who. as the
Idle Reporter. has been making Dispatch
readers laugh every Sunday for several
years past, will make his initial bow from
the platform tomorrow night at Corcoran
Han.
Mr. Chesterman will entertain the audi
ence with select readings and "A chalk
talk, employing his skill as lightning
chalk artist for the entertainment OF his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
One Negro Soldier Shot by Another

MACON. GA, December 4.-Charley
Scott, a private in Company /. Third
North Carolina Regiment (colored), was
shot in the temple by another negro sol
der here tonight The ball penetrated
the skull and the man will die before
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Damage to the Massachusetts serious

WASHINGToN. D. c.. December Ia
Adviees received at the Navy Department
confirm the report from New York
that the damage 10 the battle
ship Massachusetts from grounding
near Governors Island is moro serious
than was at first thought. The ship has
been injured along the keel for length
OF at least 200 feet. and the necessary re-
pairs will take several monthA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Pension Appropriation Increase.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December H.
The pension appropriation bill, reported
to the House to-day, carries Sl45, 253' $50,
being the exact amount of the estimates
and 100000 more than was carried by
the current act. The increase is due TO
the increase in pension disbursements,
which grew from $l3994977 in 1897, TO
sl4465l,s 79 in 1898. The total number of
pensioners on the roll is 1914.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
MEXICO AND
CALIFORNIA

IN SPECIAL PULLMAN VESTIBULED
TRAINS Of Sleeping. Dining, ana Coih-
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Ample time will be given TO al the leau1
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a WEEK IN THE CITY OF MENICO'
WITH A TRIP OVER THE MkAlCO;
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OVER THE VERA CRUZ RAlLWAh
San Diego, Pasadena. Los Angeles san san
IA Barbara. San Francisco, san huael'
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until August or with any ons OF TEN
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with 4 CHOICE OF THREE DIFFER
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15

audience. Those familiar with his talent
say II is no whit less entertaining tnan
his humor with his pen.
The entertainment is for the oenent OIL
the Epworth League Of union-Statioh
Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15
Bryun in Washington.

WASHINGTON, u. c., December IA
Hon. William j. Bryan arrived here to-
day from Savannah, Ga. and Will re-
main for several days before proceeding
10 his home in Nebraska.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-15

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