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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Railroad Connection Between Rishs
mond and the Rappahannock. 4

To Editor OF the Dispatch:
l do hope that you and tho othen
friends OF that most laudable enterprise
will be speedily successful In procuring
greater facilities of communication De-
tween Tappahannock and tho countiea
involved and the State capital
I was recently in that venerable seae
of Essex county and was greatly de-
lighted with the constant and ample now
of cool, clear water from its numerouS
Artesian wells. My hotel landlord was q
partner I'm large canning factory Az
huntsville, with a branch in Tappanan-
mock, in which was q very nne Artesiak
well, which he took me TO see ana taste.
One poured a constant stream right az
the corner OF the lot on which were spen{
NV infancy and boyhood. The lady OF
the house invited me TO go through ~
and gave me some beautiful roses.
l had gotten thither by coming down
the Potomac from washington and crosse
ing Westmoreland and Richmond coun<
ties. How to get thence TO Richmond
was a serious problem. The Lesto9
Manor ana Walkerton route was the on(
that had been relied on. and enquiriet
were made in regard 10 It. The fare wa&
$3.50, and for this there had 10 DO q
drive to Walkerton with probably G
nights lodging there) in hired cone
yeyance; thence journey by reguial
hack TO Iestor Manor, and thence pasS
sage 10 Richmond on the railroad froI
West Point Whilst medltating on int
tedious combined. and multifarious exc
ploration. 1t was learned that the tnt
steamer from Baltimore TO Fredericks'
burg was coming. SO, the decision wes
quickly made to take her, and after
nights comfortable lodging In the nm
ished and historic old burg, Richmond
was reached by rail. about breakfast
time, and al very nearly the same cost.
Yes, push on by all means. an electric
or some other quick and comparatively
short route TO Tappahannock: let Rich
mond get the trade OF the country ana
her people go to those delicious Artesian
wells, which are specially commended to
the Idle Reporter" IN his glum over
the anti-crystal James river.
August 10, 1898. Is. II. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

were invariably selected from the BFiusn
navy. and DIR. Palmer Is believed TO have
been the only American physician ever -
employed. Following this service. Dr. f1t-
mer took up literary work rs profession
DR.. Planners ardent sympathies with
the cause OF the ConfedefScy LED HIM into
the South during the war between the
States. and lie became q valued agent ~
the secret service Of the State OF Virginia
and OF the Confederate War Department.
DR.. Palmer wrote "Stonewai Jackson's
Way while at Oakland, Nd, listening 70
the guns In the battle OF sharpsDurg. ou-
viously, It was essential TO conceai the au-
thor's name and identity. so the mytnicat
dead sergeant was utilized. and, except
ing HIS family and few other fr1encS,
none knew the real author until SONS
time after the war.
Just prior to the unwilling OF the Stone-
wall jackson statue at Lexington, Va
July q. 1891. DR. Palmer himself wrote
the story OF how the great war ballad was
written and Il was PUBLISHED simuita-
neously in the New York Sun and tho
Baltimore sun.
Another curious circumstance IN the
fact that @ brother OF DIR. John w. RAJ
mer, Dr. James Palmer. OF the uniteo
States navy. was fleet surgeon under Ao-
miral Farragut during the battle IN Mo-
bile Bay. and saved the badly fractured
leg OF Admiral Franklin Buchanan. OF
Maryland. who was wounded and captured
after a single-handed fight with one IRON
clad ship against four monitors and ten
battleships.
1t is probable that Or. John W. Palmer
viii return to Baltimore TO reside during
the coming fall. lie has lately written;
Having passed my threescore years sn6
ten. II is time that l should DO getting
conveniently near TO the graves OF my
people,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Salem Selections.

SALEM VA, August IL-(Special.)-
The Republicans will hold mass-meet-
ing next Monday Ccourt-day) for the pur-
pose of electing delegates TO the coming
convention at Lynchburg. which will
nominate a congressional candidate for
the Sixth District. A county chairman
will also be elected at this meeting, and
a lixely fight will be made for the posi-
ton.
Active preparations are being made for
the third annual pentecostal meeting for
the State of Virginia, which will be held
here in September. DR.. Fowler, president
of the National Holiness Association, will
conduct the meeting.
President j. ID. Dreher, of Roanoke
College, has returned from an extensive
northern trip. While absent he addressed
several educational bodies on educational
work in the South.
Mrs. Virginia Hansbrough, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Mcfarland is recovering from a
very severe spell of sickness.
Rev. II. c. V. Campbell. pastor of the
Presbyterian church here. has returned
from West Virginia, where he spent his
vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK. August u.-Flour-Weak
and quoted 54l0c. lower, but rallied a lit
tie near the close with wheat.
Rye Flour-Dull.
Cornmcal-Firm.
Rye-Steady: No. 2 western, 44d4i 1-2c.
Barley-Quiet; feeding, 80 l-2q3i l-2c.
Barley Malt-Dull.
Wheat--Spot firm; No. 2 red. 79c OPP
lions weak and most of the day were in
nuenced by the bearish government re-
port persistent short selling, and lack
! OF support. Near the close shorts were
alarmed over strength of outside mar
kets small receipts good clearanceS and
fair export developments causing a rally
that closed September 1-ic. higher and
December 1-Sc. net lower. September.
20 7-sq71 1-Sc., closed Tic; December closed
| GO 1-sc.
Corn-Spot firm; No. 2. 3S7-sc. Options
at first weak and lower on the corn re-
port, but eventually recovered much OF
the loss with wheat, and closed only l-S0
lac. net lower; September 80 l-l6a5f 5-sc.,
closed 81 1-Sc.; December closed 81 lie.
Oats-Spot firmer; No. 2. % l-2g2sc; Op-
tions neglected and barely steady. closing
Use net lower; September closed % 5-Sc.
Beef-Steady.
Cut Meats-Weak.
Lard-Firmer: western steamed, $40;
September S.67, nominally; refined hrm.
Pork-Firm.
Butter-Steady; western creamery.
,ti.aGi9c. factory. ilG1ic; Elgins, lsc. /;
imitation creamery. II 1-2dlS lie.
Cheese-Firm; large white, lac; large
colored, Lar Csc.
Eggs-Steady: State and Pennsylvania,
"A f-24l5 lie western fresh. lfnl4 lie.
Potatoes-Steady: Jerseys, sl.5o4$l.I5;
Long Island. sl.504$l.75.
Cottonseed- Oil-Quiet; prime crude NOM
inal; do yellow. 81 1-2u24c.
Petroleum-Dull.
Realistically; strained. common TO
good N.35.
Turpentine-F1rm.
Rice-Firm.
Molasses-S2. S5ds2.59.
cofree-Options opened steady at points
dacIine with subsiding speculative In
terest following unsatisfactory cables ana
disinclination OF spot buyers TO follow late
advances; weaker undertone, some rea-
lizing and renewed selling Tor snort ac-
sales IS. $50 bags, including August. $500
Ss5: September, s5.55Gs56o Spot coffee,
Rio quiet and steady; No. 7, invoice. $6.3;
No. I. jobbing, 1915. Mild steady; Cor
dova. sass.
Sugar-Raw strong and active; fair re-
6nine 33-4c.: centrifugal. Sc degrees test,
II-ic,: good business on basis or above
,suons pouysI :s9oIId
THE DRY-GOODS MARKET.
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE presence
of many buyers has kept business In the
dry-goods district active. especially IN
iotbing stores. First-hand dealers have
also felt the influence In this Increased
trading. though not TO such great ex-
tenn Mall orders are about az numerous
az they were earlier In the week. and
their Character has changed slightly, IN
that bhsre has bsan q somewhat f1~~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
HUBBARD WILL BE NOMINATED,
Bat Judge QuarIes VIII BE Elected
to Congress From the Tenth.

to Congress From the IeHth'
Senator Hal d. Flood of Appomattox'
was in the city yesterday on a flying
visit, returning home last night
Senator Flood discussed Tenth District
politics in interesting. off-hand fashion
after the manner Of a man who knows
his subject, and If there is a man VINO
does know all about political conditions
"A the Tenth IL is the Senator from APP
pomattox.
Judge Quarles will go TO Congress, y
ho said. by way of prophecy. as he eie-
waited his feet 10 the desk in the ante
room TO the Governors Office Possibly
he may noG get as large majority as
II would be possible 10 give him. but ne
wall get there.
"R II. Hubbard. OF Buckingham will be
the Republican candidate" continued MIR.
Flood. "Iie has already gotten the dele
cations from AppomattoX, Buckingham
Cumberland, ana Fluvanna, and l under
stand he will get the delegates from Alie-
ghany. | do not know how Botetourt ana
Bath will instruct. but the Rockbridge
delegation will be divided. Augusta mas
already instructed for Mr.. Hackman.
There is not Republican in the district
a. popular as Congressman lost VINO
got In by such a narrow margin last
time. ] think the party vote VIII be re-
csiyed by Judge Quarles. He should nave
H. / will speak at AppomattoX Court
house next court-day. and from then on
the campaign will warm up. Remember
told you Judge Quarles would be
elected"
Mr. Flood seems very confident, ana
the earnestness with which he VIII enter
the fight shows he is not in the least DIS
gruntled by his failure 10 receive the nom
nation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
DIR. Xitherspoun Preached.

The following in the Rehoboth Del)
letter in the Baltimore Herald will be
read with interest here:
Among the visitors here last week was
the Rev. DIR. Jere WitHrspoon, now or
Richmond, Va, formerly pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, of Baltimore.
DIR. Witherspc0n preached at Union
chapel here on Sunday a sermon which
attracted much favorable comment. 1t
was pronounced by many who heard II
as being the ablest discourse ever de-
livered in this resort. The congregation
was "A large one. consisting. as the name
Of the church might imply of all de-
nominations. DR.. Witherspoon left here
Monday morning for the upper part or
New York State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
The Snme Joe Wheeler.

(SpringneId (Mass) Republican,
one bright star Of the Santiago battle ~
General Joe Wheeler, of Alabama anu
the national House OF Representatives.
His restless. eager, and watchful spirit
contained in n little wizened body stricken
with climatic fever, dominated all that
part OF the army under his immediate
command, and turned the tide OF opinion
at headquarters Ia favor OF holdlns me
ground won in the first days battle: h7
''postiyely discOuntcnanced' raining nachg
as Il would cost us much prestge.
we can get through tomorrow all right,
he wrote on the night OF July lst, we
can make our breastworks very strong
the next night" He went along the irony
OF the lines early In the night ana iouhi
them very thin from the losses and exs
haustions OF the bloody day, but he ga'e
the men shovels and picks and set theu
To work terrifying the dearly-bought posi-
ton He saw General Hawkins IN per
son" and told him 10 get entrenchinH
tools and hold on. When ne was appeared,
10 by officers 60 counsel falling back 10 q
stronger position, he admitted the despe-
rateness OF the situation, but said tho
Spaniards were in worse plight, and
ordered pass that word along the me.
General Kent bears testimony 10 the ln-
nuence of General Wheeler: Though Ill
and suffering. General Wheeler was so
perfectly az home under fire that he in-
spired all Of us with assurance" This
is the tribute OF a regular-army officer
to a volunteer soldier. who, however, had
seen some fighting In years gone by. A
wonderful old man.
The secret OF victory in war. according
10 the Confederate General Forrest. was
"to get there fustest with the mostest
men" General Wheeler's cardinal prin-
chile of action as a Confederate COM
mander was TO be at all times where the
enemy least expected him 10 be. The
same indomitable and ubiquitous spirit
which distinguished him In the civil war
Is Observable IN his course az santiago:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
DIR, John Williamson Palmer.
letter In Baltimore SUM-

Apropos to your kind editorial mention
to-day OF DIR. John Williamson Palmer
and the publication of the review 81 ms
literary work from the Current Litera-
ture" for August. beg leave TO state
few facts In connection wi.a DIR. Palmer
not generally known.
DIR. Palmer is a native Of Baltimore
CITY. and his father was a merchant Oh
Chestertown. Nd. where he was born.
The Palmer family Is OF remote origin In
England. Dr. Palmer graduated at the
University OF Maryland. with the degree
OF Doctor OF Medicine. In 1879 he went 10
San Francisco. Cal, sailing from Balti-
more in the clipper ship Greyhound. and
was the FIRST physician TO locate at that
place then the central point for the gold
seekers. Subsequently DIR. Palmer went
into the employ Of the East India Com
pany, professionally. The surgeons on the
ships Of that rich and famous company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
WILL RETURN TO CAMP.
Captain Bossicux Ordered to Rejoin
His Regiment.

Captain c. Gray Bossieux. of Company
NJ, Second Regiment, who has been in
Richmond about two months in charge
of a recruiting detail. yesterday received
an order from Colonel Baker telling him
90 return 10 his regiment. The Second
is now recruited up TO its regulation
strength.
Major Shanks yesterday mustered in
the last man needed to fill up the colored
companies-Robert G. McNorton, of Chris
tiansburg. He VIII muster in another
man, tomorrow. though he is not needed.
Major Shanks began working on the COL
ored soldiers July 9th. and mustered in
the last company just one month later.
Major Shanks expects TO be ordered to
join the Second Regiment at Jacksonville
I'm a day or two, and is very anxious to
be with il.
The colored soldiers now need few
ordnance supplies. and these are expect
ed to-day or tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Norfolk County Republicans,

NORFOLK. VA, August 1l.-(Special.)
The Republicans of Norfolk county had
their convention at Providence church
yesterday. and elected thirty-five dele
gates TO the congressional convention TO
be held in Norfolk. Mr.. S. b. Carney pre-
sided. with George A. Melvin as secre-
tary and as there were no contests the
meeting was very harmonious one. Dr.
Wise, Hon. A. III. Martin, and others
made speeches. 1t is reported that the
Bowden wing of the party held a meet
ing of their own in the woods near the
church, and elected delegates TO the con-
gressional convention also. One report
says there were only eight men in This
latter convention, bat for the purpose of
contest that is a sufficient number to
make things lively when the convention
meets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
MaiA-Streets Strong Attractions.

Main-Street Vaudeville Park this week
has one of the best and most varied bills
of the season. There was an ovation last
night for the grOtesque comedy of Wal
ton. the long, and major" Doyle. the
short; a number of recalls for the catchy
songs and clever dances of Coakley and
Huested, and an OVERLOOKING abundance
of applause for the daring and expertness
Of Nizarras and Bonne on the trapese
and rings. Miss Emma Krauss was also
a favorite in her operate selections, and
Miss Amy Nelson had an entire change
of songs, each Of which made their way
to popularity with a bound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
FEVER AMONG OUR TROOPS.
Three More Die at Fort McPherson-
Many Serious CaseS.

ATLANTA, GA, August n.-Three, en-
listed men died to-day of typhoid-fever in
the general hospital at Fort Mcpherson
total Of ten deaths from this disease in
sixty hours. Fifty of the 400 cases OF w.
phoid-fever under treatment are In a Sc
rious conoiuon.
The three thousand recruits remaining
a. Mcpherson Will be removed TO small
camps as soon as possible. Eighteen hun
dred are now at Camp Hobson, near Ia
thia Springs; two thousand will be sent 10
Pearl Springs. near Newman. Ga. and the
departure Of several hundred 20 Montauk.
L. l., in a day or two, will clear the re-
servation of men and eliminate the danger
of infection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
VERY BUSY MARKET.
THERE WAS UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN
STOCK EXCHANGE YESTERDAY.
THE UNDERGONE CONTINUED STRONG
business Was Widely Distributed
and Special Stocks Had Little In
nucnce-A Number of Preferred
Railroad stocks Were Prominent.

NEW YORK, August 11.-To-day's busi
largest for many months. Trading was
| very broad and comprehensive and the
tone Of speculation extremely varied. The
general undertone continued unmistaka-
bly, strong. The decline In prices was
not allowed to proceed to any great length
before dulness ensued, and in a short
time renewed demand carried prices
upward again, generally on a much small
er volume OF business than that on which
they had declined. Business was large
and so widely distributed that move
ments OF special stocks had little influence
on the general list and the market
at times showed excessive irregularity.
Even while large realizing was going on
at one point an eager demand would
spring up at another and keep the balance
about even. Considering the large total
of the days transactions, net changes
are small. orders placed with commits
sion houses to buy stocks were larger this
morning and more generally dis
tributed than at any time since the rise
red brought out such flood Of offerings
that the demand seemed to be abasdoned
largely and turned to other low-priced
stocks.
PROMINENT RAILROAD STOCKS.
A number of preferred railroad stocks.
which have not yet come to the full
dividends to which they are entitled,
and some of the junior stocks on which
hn1
earned but not disbursed. were especially
prominent. Northern Pacific common
was the leader in the late speculation
at an advance of two points. and Denver
preferred rose, at one time, IL. The
Industrial specialties were irregular,
moving up and down in an erratic man
ner without regard to the general course
of prices Sugar was at one time above
$40. while Manhattan fell as low as 100,
and was depressed all day. Depression
was manifest also at other points in
the Industrial list. Net gains in conse-
auence were shown only in a few cases.
There were heavy offerings of bonds at
times, especially OF recently-reorganized
roads. q considerable part Of the selling
being attributed TO foreign account.
Total sales, 81, $4,000. United states new
as, coupon, declined IA. and the IS,
when issued, advanced IA in the bid
price.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call firm, at 1-2a3; last loan
at per cent; prime mercantile paper,
31-4G41-4 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady. with actual
business in bankers bills at Ao Lag
AS1-2 for demand, and at S4S 3-4a$ia
for sixty days; posted rates, 1854 La
s4S. and siS6q$iS6 IL; commercial bills,
$i.3 IA.
Silver certificates. IS 3-ia59 IL. Bar Sill
yer. 591-4. Mexican dollars, 4oS-i.
Government bonds easier state pohus
dull. Railroad bonds firm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Tbre. D,sora.r,y coiored Females.

Sergeant r. j. Brooks and Officer
Bailey arrested Bette White. Phyllis
Smith, and Alice Downing. all colored wo-
men. yesterday morning for being disor-
derly.
These women have given much trouble to
the neighborhood Of Broad and Eleventh
streets. and Martha Miller complained
Yesterday that they threatened TO kin her.
Then she got out warrant for their ar
rest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, August IL, 1898.
Privates sales to-day were light.
United States internal-reVenue cOllec-
tions for the city of Richmond, Va, to-
day We're: Tobacco, $2H4O; cigars,
sj,s5666. Total, $S,331.26.
Davenport's. Merchants and Planters,
Seabrook'c, Crenshaw's, Shockoe. Stone
wall, Old Dominion, and Allegheny ware
houses report to-day: Receipts, 100 hogs
heads; deliveries, 241 hogsheads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
To Cleanse the system

effectually, yet gently when costive or
bilious; TO permanently overcome habitual
constipation; 20 awaken the kidneys and
liver TO healthy activity. without irri-
tating or weakening them; to dispel head
aches, colds. or fevers. use Syrup of
Figs, made TX the rsiifArnia Fig-Syrup
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

the barge +. II. Sharp and two small pom
toons. left here for Santiago de Cuba at
o'clock this morning. The Capes were
passed at $50 O'Clock. The steamer Ply
mouth will leave with the two large pom
toons az soon as they are repaired.
The Old Dominion Steamship Company
has sold two lighters and barge TO the
United States Government for wharf
building purposes in Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
LANDSLIDE on THE c. & o.
Traffic Delayed for Nearly n Whole
Day-Damnge Repaired.


Traffic on the Chesapeake and Ohio
west of Minton was delayed almost TWEEN
ty-four hours Wednesday by a landslide
at Nuttall
This station Is situated on the mountain
side, and the rain of the past few days so
weakened the roadbed as to cause it to
slide several feet from its normal position.
II naturally took some time to repair the
track and passengers westward bound
Rad 10 be transferred around the break.
A gang of hands were put TO work with
great expedition, and the trains are now
running through on schedule time.
Considering the rugged country through
which its line passes. the Chesapeake and
Ohio has been singularly free from these
washouts and slides but this was one Of
the worst the road has experienced in a
number of years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
booksellers in Session.

Messrs. George NJ. West. A. Hartung.
and NJ. Meyer left yesterday for Old
Point, where they are in attendance upon
the annual session of the Booksellers
Association of Virginia. The association
is meeting at the Chamberlin. The
session will extend over three days. Off
GERS will be elected on the third day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Mrs. Robertson sun Missing.

Mr.. Jefferson Robertson. whose WIRE
Mrs Cora Robertson. strayed away from
her nome week ago to-day, has heard no.
thing from her He is doing what he can
10 ind her, but has but little hope that
she will be found safe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Having a Fine Meeting.

Rev DR.. ]. S. Dill. pastor Of Venable-
Street Baptist church, this city, is hold
ing a meeting at Geneva church, In Han
over county. helping Rev. j. X. Wilkin-
son. Accounts say that the meeting mas
been very successful, and that the attend
ance is very large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

NORFOLK. VA, August n.-(Speciah)-
II is said the Merritt a. Chapman wreck
ers now think the Spanish warship IN
fanta Maria Teresa is held In position Ny
a rock through her bottom forward. nut
tbev expect to haul her OFF soon. The
company's steamer w. 4. Chapman. with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
To lie Married.

Mr.. Miles a. Varian and Miss Eva
Sutherland will be married to-day at the
residence OF the brides father Mr.. Il. j..
Sutherland. Mr.. Varian is a well-known
salesman of Baltimore, and has many
friends in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Are Enjoying Themselves

Drs. Lewis c. Bosher and Chris Temp
kins are spending their vacation at yell
lowstone Park. Wyo. They expect TO
visit the Omaha Exposition. and will be
absent three weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

INICHniOHu, Nd., August IT, 1888.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry, 60 TO
75c.; mixed, 50 to 75c.; shortberry, 80 TO
i5c.: No 2 red, 75c. Corn-Virginia white
bag lots, 40c.; No. white, 80 l-2c; No. 8
white. 39c.; No. 2 mixed 3Sc. No. mixed.
81 l-2c. Oats-No. 2 mixed, 26 lie; No.
mixed. &c; winter-seed, 25 10 3jc. Rye
No. 2, 50c