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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

The news, which is officially confirmed
| by a telegram from Admiral Sampson
that on Monday our fleet bombardeG and
silenced the forts at Santiago has start
ed flowing another food OF information
from the Washington correspondents as
L, the governments plan OF campaign.
! Again, we are assured that the hour for
| invading the island in force has struck.
but at the same time we are told that
the programme has been changed, and
Cuba is to be taken through the back
door. In other words. We are to effect "a
landing in force near Santiago. reduce
that place. and then march on Habana.
That it Is the purpose OF the govern
ment to take Santiago there can be no
doubt. This movement would contem-
plate the capture or destruction OF Ger
vera's feet. a consummation recognized
as of first Importance. 1t is not enough
that II should be bottled UP. 1t must be
solutely out OF the game, and leave us
free to prevent the Cadiz squadron from
interfering with our operations in other
quarters.
So we need not be surprised TO learn
that Mondays bombardment was but
prelude to early and more decisive action,
in which both land and naval forces will
be engaged. And as the province OF San
tiago de Cuba, in which Santiago is sit
uated, is one of the principal strongholds
OF the insurgents, and good basis from
which to work through the insurgents.
we need not be surprised IL a sufficient
land force is thrown into it to hold 1t |
against all corners. But il is a far cry |
from the province OF Santiago de Cuba |
to Habana under existing conditions. Be !
tween it and the Cuban capital lie the |
provinces Of Puerto Principe, Santa |
Clara, and Matanzas, and the greater
part Of Habana. To reach Habana from
would involve a cross-country
campaign. such as would seem to dispose
of the back-door contention.
No; our operations around Santiago must
% looked upon largely as the result Of
me of those chances of war that bring
IN unexpected factor into the calcua-
ion. II Cervera had not taken refuge
n the harbor, it is probable that Santa
20 would not have played any important
'art in the war. And although the
nance has afforded us a most valuable
oign of vantage, there are many reasons
or supposing that IT is still the purpose
f this government to strike the heaviest
low and with the greatest concentration
f force at Habana. The Cuban capital
) the backbone OF Spanish power on the
'land, and the moral effect alone of the
apture of Habana would be invaluable
S conducting to peace. 1t would, there
ere, seem that the reduction of Santiago
nd the capture or destruction of Ger
era's squadron will derive its prime i'm Z
ortance from the fact that it will clear
lie way more completely for the Habana :
'up. ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
COST OF THE COLLIER MERRru,c.
Figures to show that the Govern.
ment Was swindIed.
WA shingtOn POst.1

Something about the history OF the col.
Her Merrmac. that Lieutenant Hobson
sank in santiago harbor, was given IN
the House yesterday By Representatlve
Gaines. Of Tennessee. While the Uouso
was considering Senate amendments Ian
the sundry civil appropriation bill. Mr.
Gaines took occasion 10 say that he do
sired TO make an observation. 1T seems
to be cheaper TO build our vessels" said
he, than IL is to go into the market
and purchase them. As some evidence ~
that, ] beg permission 10 read an edi.
torial from a New York paper OF June
6, 1895" Mr.. Gaines then read as fol-
lows:
The glorious exit of the Merrimac from
the United States navy should not dis.
tract attention from its anything but
glorious entrance.
year ago the Merrimac. then the
Norwegian tramp steamer Solvele. was
bought for $4,000 She was rebuilt and
this brought her total cost up 10 $500.
She was offered to the government early
In April. but was rejected by the Board
OF Auxiliary Cruisers.
Then she was sent TO Baltimore. and al
the request of a politician. special
agents" from Washington came down and
bought her for $4,000.
Cost of Merrimac. Slq2 Oel
Price the government paid.-...... 3i2oD
The gov'ment swlndled out Of $4,000
And she was selected as Cervera's
cork out OF all the fleet Of transports.
because she was worthless TO the navy
In every other way.
This is the most conspicuous but not
he first public example Of the business
side of a "kind-hearted" war.
Are those the boats they are going
% throw at the birds?" inquired Repre-
sentative Simpson. of Kansas, when Mr..
iaines had finished reading.
1T seems in this case" replied Mr.
iaines, that we are the birds they
brew money at i'm buying this vessel"
after that. the House proceeded with the
undry civil amendments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
TO PAY THE HOBsON MORTGAGE.
aiabama's Way of Showing Regard
for Merrimac Hero.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. June s.-The
movement begun in Mobile to collect sub
Scorpions TO raise a mortgage on the
home Of Lieutenant Richmond Pearson
Hobson, at Greensborough. is spreading
all over the State, and before June 18th.
when the foreclosure sale is TO take
place enough money will have been con-
tributed to take up the debt and give the
property 10 his mother. The First Ma
tional Bank of Mobile has been selected
as a depository for contributions and
the First National Bank of Birming-
ham as place TO receive contributions.
Other cities have selected the most proml-
nent banks. and many contributions are
now being made.
The movement was begun by Il. NJ. z.
Inge, of Mobile and he is being assisted
by s V. Taylor, Auditor Of the Mobile
and Ohio railroad. and John l.. Rapier.
publisher of the Mobile Register News
papers all over Alabama are taking I'D
the matter, and the raising of the mort
gage is a certainty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
OLD BURG AND VICINITY,
Arrival of TrOOps-Deaths--Ma
An Accident.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June s.
Especial. accompany B, the second COM
pany of the Fourth Regiment, United
States Volunteers, now being modified
here, arrived to-day. Rank and file they
number eighty-one, and are under COM
mand of Captain Newberry. Company G..
captain Longstreet. will arrive to-mor-
row. Lieutenant-Colonel Cole. who ar
rived last night, says the site selected
here is the best for camping purposes he
has yet seen, and that the entire regi-
ment will be modified within the next
twenty days,
Mr.. Leslie Jerrel. son Of Mr.. r. II.
Jerrel, and assistant professor at the
PoIytechnic Institute, at Blacksburg
dled this morning al his parents home,
In this county, where he came several
weeks ago for his health. The deceased
was highly esteemed young gentle
man, and had bright and promising
future. He was in the 26th year of his
age.
Mrs. Caroline Roberts. wife of Mr.
Henry Roberts. of the county. died last
night; aged so years. She was a native
or England, but came TO this county in
1873
Mrs. Thomas Motley, a well-known and
prominent lady of Caroline died sudden
iy at her home, in that county. this
morning, in the 18th year Of her age.
She is survived by her husband and four
Margaret. daughter Of Professor H ].
stockard. died at her parents home here
to-day.
Miss Maitland Dickinson and Mr.. Yerbv
Dickinson, both of Caroline. were mar
ried AT Grace church, that county. near
inns city, tonight Miss Ellie Dickinson
SISTER OF the bride. was maid of honor,
ana MT Leonard Pierson, best man. The
Ishers We're Messrs. William II. and
Henry Dickinson.
Mr. Charles Rowlett, while out driving |
ms morning, was thrown from his bug !
sy and, besides severely bruistng his !
body had two fingers on his left hand /
badly broken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
WARRENTON.
on for Tampa-A Matter OF General
Regret.

WARRENToN. VA, June S-(special.)
Mr.. Raphael S. Payne. of this place. who
has for some time been correspondent
and writer for the Baltimore Sun, has
just been around bidding his manv
friends here adieu before leaving for
Tampa, where he viii join the Fifth
Maryland Regiment as war correspond
ent for the Sun.
To-day marks the final celebration m
Bethel Military Academy and many
traps and wagons from all over the coun
~ are passing on their way out filled
with merry parties. some OF whom will
stay over to the ball tonight.
Professor Thornton, Of the University
will deliver the address, and DR.. Richard
Smith. Phi. d., will distribute the medals
Miss Payne leaves to-day to Join her
sister, Mrs. Shriver, In Baltimore. where
she Will make her home I'm the future
Mecca, the beautiful home OF her
father Major Rice W. Payne, Will be oc-
rupied by the Pierces, OF Washington. II
5 cause Of universal regret that the
faynes nave severed their connection
with Warrenton. but such is the force OF
circumstances. Their home was even one
'f the most hospitable in the county. and
was noted for the charming and distsn-
'uished people who frequented It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
sTREEr-cAR ETIorErrE.

In Richmond and elsewhere in this
county street-car manners are becoming
"a subject of earnest consideration. Street
cars are so largely identified with the
movements OF the people generally il is
Of public concern that the rules made
for them and the customs that obtain
on them shall be such as will commend
Them to the approval of all right-think-
Ing persons.
There is far less complaint than for
merly OF ladies neglecting TO acknow-
ledge the courtesy of gentlemen who rise
and ofcr them seats. Few ladies now
adays are guilty of that sin OF omission;
but We fear some OF them are selfish
enough TO occupy far more than their
fair share of the seating-room OF the
ear. and this, too. while other women
are "holding themselves up" By the car
straps. Men, also. are guilty Of similar
selflshness. Almost any time you choose
10 look you may see crowded car In
which Is seated some man or woman
who refuses 10 bulge an inch, though by
30 doing be or she might make room for
some one who Is compelled 10 stand.
Here IN Richmond Il has never been the
rigid practice OF the conductors to see
10 u that seats are made where they
ought 70 be made by requiring passengers
10 CLOSE up" We DO not say such prac-
tice Is unknown here; what we mean is |
that the conductors full duty In this re- |
speet seems not TO be expected Of him as
y some other cities We cannot say we i
o'ane the conductors very much, for
s''''hfr the public nor their employers
sssm 70 expect this duty OF them.
! for Instance, ore OF shc commonest |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
Said Naval Commanders,

To the Editor of the New York Herald:
Says Schley to Cervera, Come out and be
shot
For you'll never get home. sir, 1 swear"
Says Cervera TO Schley, with wink 10
his eve.
Pm extremely obliged, but I'd rather lay
bV."
And the willy Cervera stayed there.
Says Sampson to schley, "why. Winfield,
oh, WHY
Did you let this cute Dago get in?"
Says Schley unto Sampson. i've battered
the forts"
But Sampson was feeling quite put out OF
sorts
And they both were immersed in cha
grin.
Says Sampson to schley. Lets bottle
And they did it with consummate ease
stack,
Went into the channel and never came
back
And now she is under the seas.
Says Sampson to schey. THAT cork's
pretty tight,
And how in the world can we pull it?''
Says sehley unto Sampson, Il really don't
know.
For we haven't corkscrew that's able,
l troW,
And it cannot be done with a bullet"
Says Admiral Dewey to Sampson and
Schley.
As they paced up and down on the deck.
III you can't pull cork from bottle,
nv friends,
Don't sit still and think till the universe
ends.
But, d---n 1t. just break off the neckr,
New York, June 7, 1898. w. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

The Democratic Cnucus-A Long
FiGht--Mnrrfages-

The Democratic Cnucus-A Ions
FiGht--Marrfages-N
| PETERSBURG. VA. June s.--tspecial.)
| The Democratic caucus, which met last
night, did not get through its work until
nearly O'Clock this morning. The con-
| test for Chief and Lieutenant Of Police
was settled on the first ballot, but that
| over the twenty-four patroImen was pro-
tracted Several changes were made In
the corps.
A PRETTY WEDDING.
A quiet, but very pretty. home wedding
occurred this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at
the residence of Mr.. w. III. Talley. on
High street, where Mr.. l.. Emmett Bad
ger wed Miss Eliza II. McCleyy Only
the immediate representatives OF the two
families were present. The parlors were
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The bridal party were preceded to the
altar by Master Joseph McClevy Taliey
and Miss Kate Dunlop Turnbuli, who
made an aisle by stretching pink ribbon.
through which they passed. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. George w.
Wray, pastor OF Washington-Stree Meth
odist Episcopal church, and the wedding
ring was presented to the minister on
ley The groom was attended by Mr.. X.
l.. Bowman. as best man, and the bride
by Miss Virgie b. Slater, as maid OK
honor.
The bride was attired in white organ
die, white hat, and carried brides roses.
She is very handsome and charming
young lady, and very popular among n
large circle Of friends and acquaintance.
The maid of honor was attired in white
organdie and hat, and carried carnations.
The groom is one of our most respected
and promising young businessmen. Az
ter receiving congratulations Mr.. and
Mrs. Badger left on the 5:45 p. NJ. train
on their bridal trip. North.
Tonight, at the residence Of the brides
parents, in Matoaca. Miss Ella Morley, |
daughter of Mr.. w. w Morley, was mar
ried to Mr.. d. B. Turner, of this city. |
assistant superintendent of the Virginia |
Chemical Company.
PETERSBCRGS COLORED TROOPS. |
There are three companies of colored |
soldiers in this city, which have been re-
cruited up to the full standard. and await
the call Of the government to march TO
the front
Business will be generally closed to-
morrow afternoon, during the hours of
the Confederate memorial exercises at
Blandford Cemetery. and most of our
people will attend and participate.
Invitations are out to the marriage OF
Miss Sallie Pinckney Enniss and Mr.. G.. I
Ernest Meredith, both of this city, 10
AXE place on Wednesday, the 18th, at
Wesley Methodist Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
STANTON.
Woman's Auxiliary to Episcopal
Board of Missions

STAUNTON, VA, June S.-(Special)-
The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Auxiliary to the Board of Missions of
the Diocese of Southern Virginia was
held in the parish house OF Trinity Epis-
copal church to-day. Some fifty dele
gates were present, in addition to the
large local membership. Miss l.. l.. Tay-
Tor presided. Reports from the societys
several branches were made, and show
ed fine progress. Miss Stewart Of Alex
andria, delivered an interesting address.
An address on the missionary work
among the Ute Indians OF Utah was
made by Miss Garrett, of williamsburg.
and the Rev Mr.. Funston, of Portsmouth,
spoke in the interest OF the diocesan
journal. An election of officers resulted
in the selection of the same as for the
past year Interesting maps, charts. and
data touching the work in Alaska and
China were offered by Mrs. Julian Lloyd,
Of Lynchburg. Mrs. Tying. OF New
York, too. made a pleasing talk on the
mission work of Alaska and China
Alexandria extended an invitation for
the auxiliary TO attend an united SER
vice to be held there i'm the autumn
Danville asked that the society hold its
next annual meeting there. The local
auxiliary served an elegant luncheon this
votional services tonight, reports from
the Woman's Junior Auxliaries were pre-
sented. and addresses of much interest |
were delivered by the Rev. w. II. Page |
missionary 10 Japan. and Rev. w. c. !
Abel Brown. missionary to Brazil.
Delegates 10 the sixth annual conven- |
tion Of the Diocese of Virginia are ar
irving tonight. The council will be |
called to order tomorrow and will be /
presided over by Bishop Randolph, who I
has just arrived.
The closing exercises Of the Deaf.
Dumb and Blind Institution were held
to-day, the annual concert having been
given last night. Remarkable proficiency
was shown by the pupils in the acade-
mic, musical. and art departments The
school was crowded with pupils to its
limit. and many applicants were I'M
ivodably turned away. New buildings
are now being erected to accommodate
hose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

sights in Richmond Is 20 see the platform
of car choked up with passengers
standing there. The average person on
the sidewalk RECEIVES the impression that
the car Is crowded. and hesitates to cause
il 70 stop. But II he does signal II, and
does make his way on the platform and
through the crowd, the odds are more
than two TO one that he win find plenty
of standing-room in the car! Again, on
the open cars IL Is too much the custom
here for the FIRST man or woman who gets
on TO plant himself or herself at the
near" end Of the seat. The excuse for
this is generally that such person will
probably be the first one to get out: but,
oftener than otherwise. the real reason
is that OF afternoons whatsoever goes to
the far" end OF the seat will usually
plant himself in the burning sunshine.
Certainly this applies to cars going west
ward after y. NJ. when thousands OF
persons are ION the move"
II Is a wonder to u.s. and long has been,
that our street-car companies do not es-
say 10 correct those practices which count
so heavily against their receipts; but.
upon further consideration. we realize
that they are but yielding TO what APP
pears to be fixed local custom. Many
OF our people resent being made to move 1
up, whereas in other cities the vigilance !
and positiveness OF the conductors I'm that |
respect are held TO be a public service. |
And so 1t Is. Whatever is done to curb |
or restrain the selhshness OF men or ,
women who wish TO make themselves |
on public vehicles without |
he slightest regard for the welfare of
others. is a public benefit which the
public ought to appreciate.
Another thing: The time is coming when
very city in which a trolley-line runs
will have 10 have public officer, whose
luty ii will be to see to it that it's broken
own, rattle-box cars are kept OFF the
treets. No franchise ought to be grant
d, or renewed. that does not contain
n express stipulation covering nuisances
( this character
In granting franchises for trolley-cars,
he public. in consideration of benefits re-
voidable noises: but it does not-certain-
! should not-agree to submit TO unne-
assary noises. These unnecessary |
discs are usually made by the
orn-out, or disarranged, machinery
cars. When a car gets out
order and begins to howl and cry,
lueak and squeal. it should be allowed
run back to the company's shops or
leds, but il sho,uj not be permitted to
2 used again until '~.paired. In the in
rest OF a long-sufferinS public. our au-
orities must give attention to this mat Q
r. sooner or later. Il
The Dispatch wishes 10 be reasonable Il
al things, but we would have the com C
mics do their full duty to the commu- a
ty and the community do their full f
ty to the companies. We dare say that, a
Ike the matter by and large, Richmond V
as well served by her street-car COM u
MES as any city of our size is by theirs; II
[ If we can improve things, why q
ouldn't we do it?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
BADLY BURNED.
A Serious Accident In NOrfolk-HeId
for Lexington AufboritIes

Tor Lexington Authorities.
NORFOLK, VA, June S-(Special)-
James Williams (colored), about 20 years
OF age, a driver for the Paragon OH
and Gasoline Company. was seriously
burned at their reservoir shortly before
IL O'Clock to-day He carelessly threw a
match into gasoline-satura waste
which Immediately ignted and, blazing
up, caught his clothing, which were tho
roughly saturated with gasoline. Man
ager Savage and Clerk Drewry. who IS
also employed at the place, went imme-
diately TO the assistance of Williams
and succeeded in extingulshing the
flames. but not before ne was badly
burned from the hips down. Mr.. Savage
himself was badly burned. Williams was
taken to st. Vincents Hospital His con-
dltlon is regarded as serious.
william Douglas (coloredD. who was
arrested by Detectives Heppel and West
In Norfolk yesterday, was held by Jus
ice Tomlin for the authorities of Lex
lngton, Va, where he is alleged to have
broken Jail last January while under in
dlctment for a felony The Lexington
police have been notified OF the arrest
The Norfolk Art League closed its an
nual exhibit this afternoon. This years
display has been a highly creditable one.
V. I. Bishop, for some time cashier OF
{. ID. Kenny's tea and coffee store i'm
this city, and who is charged with en-
Dezzlement from his employer. waived |
examination I'm the Police Court TODAY |
and was sent on to the July grand Jury |
lie was recommitted to jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09
CORRESPONDENCE.
Taskinas---A Rival of
Saratoga Water.
Toano. James city county, Va

4 2c"ho, JAMES lily county Va
May %, 1855
Editor OF Virginia Medical Semi-Mon,b,,..
A great find has been made in our co,,
ty, which makes the Tasklnas pron.-...
rival with the great Saratoga OF Men
York, so far as mineral water "a co.
cerned. A water has been discovo,.,
that is an effective medicine as VOL ~
delightful beverage. A stock cornps,,.
has been formed. which will put n ~
over the United States as a beverage snI
medicine for various stomach and bladdc.
troubles.
It is an alkaline or anti-acid water an,
the sale will be immense. because No.
masses Of our people have an excess u,
acid in their blood. which, II not coun,er,
acted by medicine or a positive alkal,,.
mineral water. must serve as a forcr,,r-
ner OF innumerablc complaints or d.
eases. The water is soft and tasteless.
also, appetizng, and buoys one I'd. 7, 4,
rarely the case that nature or scienc'
combines the two qualities in a mirersI
water-viz., effectiveness as mcdi,ir.
and deliciousness as beverage: bur sres
is the case with this remarkable water
Our State Chemist, Or. William II. Ia
ior and Mr.. Lewis Burwell. OF vour ci,,
(who for years has been considered /,
this and other States as AUTHORITY o,
medicinal waters), are both very sangu.
inc OF the popularity in store for thi,
combination, which nature offers 10 In.
valids as well as bon-vivants.
May the period be near az hand whom
thousands shall find this the Saratoga o.,
the South. Yes. we hope 10 see not only
one, but several. hotels and boarding.
houses at this newly-discovered Nscc,
in the near future. AESCuLAPIJS
10 Q-1f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-09

On Sunday, when the news OF Naval
Constructor Hobson's daring exploit was
received, the New York Herald sent a
message to Admiral Cervera, requesting
him to say whether the Americans were
safe, and offering to convey, through the
Herald, any message the men might de-
sire to transmit to their friends at home.
The following is the reply, received Tues
day:
Santiago de Cuba, June eth.
Herald, New York
prisoners no longer submitted my au-
thority, but to Northumberland Lii
mares, Commander-in-Chief, Santiago,
Cuba.
Prisoners treated as Spanish officers
same rank. All are in good health.
"CERVERA."