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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

consequently no business has yet been
done But the coasting steamer Josenta,
stopping at Manzaniilo, has brought the
delegates from General Rabfs division,
and these. with those who have already
arrived, will make the necessary number
for the transaction OF business at s>ata
Cruz. The only contingent now to arrive
Is the delegation from Villas.
In few days time the first meeting
will be held, but the proceedings will bs
OF formal character. Then the Congress
will adjourn to Bar8dero, Ia The vicinity
OF Havana. where the subsequent business
viii be transacted The small food sup
ply OF the town Is the cause OF this
change Of location. II has been found alb
sOlutely impossible 20 obtain sufficient
food in Santa Cruz 10 feed the huge
crowd which has invaded the sleepy little
place. Probably the selection of n spot
near Havana is caused by the fact that
the Cuban inherents in the capital city
have been exceedingly liberal recently in
their contributions 20 the Cuban cause.
/ have talked with many OF the Cuban
leaders with the view Of obtaining an ex-
preston Of their opinion IN regard 10 the
present situation. Through the CONVEX
satlOn OF all there runs a vein OF anlmOs-
ity to the United States and a scarcely
yelled sentiment OF antagonism 10
further Intervention by America in tho
affairs Of Cuba. They do not understand,
they say, why the United States con-
templates a largo scheme of garrisonlng
tho island with American troops, or why
projects for Improvement are discussed
and adopted without reference 20 them.
They viii demand from the United States
"A clear expression OF its policy toward
Cuba. whether annexation Is contemplate
ed now or in the near future and
whether. when tho Spaniards have COM
pieted the evacuation. the island viii DO
Cuban or American territory.
In a conversation held on board the
Joscnta by Major Cardenas. OF tho Cuban
army with q Spanish officer the former
stated that the assembly was secretly
making preparations for a probable con-
nict with the American government IN
the event OF tho demand for the immcdl-
ate turning over OF the island 90 the row
dictionary party not being acceded 70.
The feeling against America, he stated.
was very strong.
I called on President Maso at the Off
cial headquarters, but he declined 10 be
intorviowed or 20 discuss the political sit-
uatl0n. The only remark he would make
was that he fully believed In the honest
Intentions OF the American government
10 deal honestly and justly with tho
Cuban people.
Tho aged Cuban political leader has sur
fored severely by his recently Illness ana
looks frail and worn. AS a figure In local
politics hts career IS ended Cap0teg has
been the guiding hand in the provisional |
government for o considerable time. end |
there is little doubt that he Will succeed !
as President. His strong personality has |
forced him % the front. while hts manners |
have gained him many friends.
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MARRIAGE AT SOUTH BOSTON.
Mr.. William Thomas Reeve and Miss
Ola Noblin Plight Their TrOth,

To-day at 1:SO o'clock Mr.. william
Thomas Reeves. Of the concern Of ". r.
Reeves & Co., druggists, and Miss Ola
Williams Noblin. daughter OF Hon. r. +.
Noblin. were married at the Methodist
Church at this place. by Rev +. NJ. Ed
wards, pastor Of the church.
The decorations were strihngly beauu-
ful, consisting Of palms. cut flowers,
chrysanthemums, and evergreens. while
lighted tapers Afforded light for the dark
ened room.
The following were the attendants: Miss
Mary Craddock with Mr.. A. C. Glenn.
Miss Halle Easley with Mr.. G. +. Leach.
Miss LOttie Anderson with Mr.. O.. y.
Stovall, Miss Mamie Hodge with Mr.. Jas.
Baptist, Miss Mamie Easey with Mr.. Il.
NJ. Digger, Miss Laura Stebbins with Mr..
$. c. Morton, Jr., Miss Mamie White with
Mr.. c. a. Penick, Miss Mary Easley with
Mr.. T. L. Fry, Miss Mamie Ingram with
Mr.. s. J. Slate. Miss Rosa Ballou with Mr..
Joseph Stebblns. Jr., Miss Mary Num-
with Mr. J. ID. Norwood, while Miss Eliz-
abeth Noblin, sister OF tho bride, was
maid OF honor, and Mr. w. l.. Penick,
best man. The ushers were Messrs. j. ID.
Tucker. w. ID. Blair, V. i. Fowlkes, DR..
II. S. Belt. .
Mrs. Rosa T. Apt rendered the wedding
march while the party entered and left
the church, and Mrs p. s Adkerson sang
with great effect "Oh, Promise Me-" Mr.
and Mrs. Reeves left on the 240 p. NJ
train for Richmond. which place they VIII
leave tomorrow for an extended trip
throughout the North and West.
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INVESTIGATING CERVERA,
Spain Trying TO Fix Responsibility for
Loss OF His Fleet.

Exhaustive Investigations are being
made by Spain 10 determine the cahse
and TO place the blame for the destruc'
ton OF her fleets at Manila and az SAN
tlago These investigations are beinF
conducted by tho Supreme Council Of
War and Marine, according 10 informa-
ton which has been received here. and
they are expected 10 cover at least ten
months
Admiral Cervera, who Is conducting bis
own defence objected, when Doe appeared,
TO tho presence OF Admiral Martinez
Espinosa as a member OF the council
for the reason that the latter was 4
member Of the junta OF a1mlrals OF the
navy which ordered the departure OF the
fleet from Cape Verde. i Us not known
whether the objection will be sustained,
since similar objections might oe filed
against other members Of the commission
who also participated In tho considera-
ton Of orders 10 naval commanders.
I understand that it has been deter
mined by the Spanish government 10 d.
rect Captain General BlancO To appear
before the council and explain Admiral
Cervera's charge that he was responsible
for sending the fleet from the harOor 10
certain destruction.
IL will be recalled that Admiral Cor
vera I'm his report alleged that IN pro-
ceeding 20 Santiago he had acted under
the orders OF Captain-General Blanco, ana
that. Notwithstanding his telegram
pointing out that his fleet would be
destroyed If II left the harbor Captain
General BlancO>directed that the s0rue
be made. Had the fleet remained I'm the
harbor the history Of the campaign Ad-
mral Cervera believes, might have been
very different
Friends OF Admiral Corvora I'm tho
Spanish navy uphold that officer in his
objection to Admiral Dspinosa's con-
tinuance as a member Of the council
one OF these gentlemen Is thus quoted IN
the dispatches received here: Admiral
Cervera considered the fleet under his
command lost from the moment that he
was ordered 20 leave Cape Verde and
proceed 20 tho West indies. Therefore,
so far as he IS concerned. all those who
were members Of the Board OF Admirals
which ordered such departure are objec-
u0nabie az members Of the Supreme
Council, for they. primarily. are re-
spOnsible for the destruction ~ his heot"
Testimony Is being taken relative ITO the
destruction of Admiral Montoj0s fleet.
and that Spanish officer will be required
TO state explicitly the work he performed
On anticipation OF battle ~under orders
given him by the Madrid Government.
Already the Spanish papers indicate that
the sailors VIII be cleared Of Dlame.
though tho military investigation into
the surrender OF Santiago may result in
holding some one responsible for the sue
cess Of the American army. Washington
Correspondence New York Herald.
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NOW FOR BUSINESS.

There has been no excitement in Rich
mond during the campaign which has just
closed. but there has been a feeling OF
anxiety throughout the country at large.
business men have been In doubt as 70
the result and no man knew just what
world be the effect Of the elections on The
genera, business of the country.
But nothing of an alarming nature was
developed and confidence has not been
shaken by the election returns. The
business OF this country Is now on solid
foundation. The war Is over and no Sc
rious complications with Spain in nego-
tiating the peace treaty are looked for.
The war clouds in Europe have blown
over and SO far as the human eye can
see or human judgment forecast. ali bus
1ness conditions are favorable and the
promise Of q good active trade is most
6attering.
/ 1t NJ Of Richmond take advantage Of
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Money making comes from great trans
actions at small rates rather than from
the lower the rates the greater the busI-
ness becomes. The corporation, there
fore II left alone. will bring its charges
down to the lowest point that pays 1t
profit. for it thereby builds up the bust
ness and INCREASES what 1t makes. The
most. Their efore. that the transportation
OF an article will bear IS the lowest rate
that will Iny the carrier n reasonable
profit. and this would become the uni
versal principle If the ignorant legislator
would hold his hands OF
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The Now United States.

There's a hustle I'm Hawaii,
There's a stir in the Ladrones;
We may talk with Porto Rico
Through long-distance telephones.
And each morning az our doorway,
with the ink still fresh and wet,
is laid down the last edition
OF the Philippine Gazette.
I've a girl in Honolulu.
And another IN San Juan;
And as latest yankee lasses
They are nice 70 look upon.
While the maiden who IA Skasway
Was an acquisition rare
Must resign. for In Manila
/ have one with longer hair.
Mayaguez and ArecibO,
Aguadilla-what are these
But the germs Of yankee cities
Waking after centuries?
And we speak Of Kahoolawe,
Mindanao and Luz0n
in the same breath with Ohio,
Massachusetts,, Oregon.
Comes national election
And a people wait intent,
For the verdict of the ballot
As 10 who IS President.
Then the thirty-second precinct
OF the Island Of Cebu
Boosts Schley Garcia Aguinaldo
So he barely squeezes through.
Edwin l.. Sabin In Judge.
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JUDGES; PLAIN LANGUAGE.

Judge Henry S. Barker, OF the criminal
division Of the Circuit Court OF Louis
viiic made a most remarkable charge to
the grand jury the other day.
lie said that human life in Louisville
was held cheaply. twenty dollars SEEM
ing to be the valuation placed upon It.
That men and women could kill each
other with IMMUNITY while, If the same
persons had committed a theft, they
would be given the full extent Of the
law. If some poor devil breaks a win
dow, continued the Judge, or steals a
loaf of bread, he IS punished severely,
but II Il man shoots off a womans head,
or some quack doctor kills a poor girl,
or some drunken brute kills friend or
a peaceable citizen, he gets off with
light sentence. If not altogether. The
Judge said that he was under obliga-
ton to the people Of his community be-
cause no one had shot him or cut his
throat, but that he was under no obli-
cation TO the law for. protection. There
seems to be a greater inclination than
ever. he said. TO tamper with justice, to
bride Witnesses, and to drive them from
the city and thus avoid prosecution.
That was a terrible arraignment Of the
city OF Louisville, and we cannot but
think that Judge Barker exaggerated
the condition. But it is nevertheless
a fact that human life in the South is
not valued as highly as it should be.
And yet in some cases human life is
valued more highly than it should
be. A rowdy fellow fills him
self with mean whisky and shoots
down a peaceabge citizen. Every-
body expresses regret that the good ciu-
zen was shot. but the circumstance is
soon forgotten. But the murderer is pick
cd up and put in jail, eminent lawyers
are employed TO appear in his behalf
eloquent pleas are made for him, and
pretty soon the murderer IS a hero and
the whole community is in sympathy
with him. IT is too bad that he should
die, say his sympathizers. Human life
is so precious. yet nobody thinks Of the
preciousness Of the dife Of the peaceable
citizen whom this nf1n slew
This is all due to morbid sentimentality.
People thus afflicted care more for the
murderer than for his victim, and do
not stop TO consider that it is necessary. |
in order to protect human life, that muir
derers shall suffer the full penalty of the
law.
There is another suggestion IN Judge |
Barkers charge which should not be
overlooked. The people Of Kentucky |
will never have a proper estimate Of |
human life, win never have proper regard |
for the laws of the land, so long as |
the custom prevails of .ynching man !
whenever the mob in any community |
decides upon his taking Off.
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APuIZlnl Parent.

Bring on your maps Of Europe and your
mighty gazetteers,
Your aliases and globes, too; for you
see,
Each continental power on the verge Of
war appears,
And my wife refers the children all to
me.
I've just gone through a weary siege Of
geographic names
For months l had 10 locate SAMPSON
feet
And when I err IN teaching them my
pretty helpmate blames-
I'd like to know II Khartum's down in
Crete.
Sir Kitchener. the Mahdi Abdul Hamid
and the rest,
Who can tell me where to find out who
they are?
Where's Omdurman? who's Dreyfus?
Where's the Devils Isle? I'm blest
II from the maps such names l wouldn't
bart
I'd just located Cadiz when Fashoda some
one said
King Menelek had chosen as the seat
For warlike operations, so l humbly bow
ed my head
+ like to know If Khartum's down in
Cretel
Book agents cultivate me and I'm buying
from them ALL
I've Stanley's Travels, Jayiors
"Tramps Abroad"
A hundred others; as for maps, I've COW
cred UP the wall,
I've al the mighty tones that critics
laud;
But who is Captain Marchand that the
papers tell abOut2
And Esterhazy floors me off my feet'
The childrens ceaseless questions often
put their pa 10 rout-
SO I'd like to know If khartum's down
In Cretci
Roy Farrell Greene in Puck.
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tho situation. Lot us get down to work
and make tho most of our opportunities.
For the next two years at any rate. there
will be no disturbing factor. but new
markets are opening up TO US all the
time and there will be great expansion
OF our foreign trade. Richmond should
be ,ip and doing and should get her share
of H. She Is able 20 compete with any
city In the Union and she should not be
backward In asserting herself.
in local way we have many things
10 encourage us. Our manufacturing en-
terpriscs generally are doing well, and II
Will not be long before the much-taiked-
of ship yard will be in operation. The
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina rail-
road Is already in operation, and before
another year shall have rolled around 1t
is probable that this end Of the line VIII
have been built and that work on the
terminal buildings here viii have been
well advanced. From all that we can
gather the counties in the Iidewater sec
ton have voted a subscription TO the
Richmond and Tidewater railroad, and
that local line will doubtless be in ope-
ration woithin the next twelve months.
This road will open up fine section OF
virginia and will divert to Richmond
large trade that has hitherto gone 10
Baltimore.
The outlook for Richmond IS brighter
than It has been for the past several
wears. and we believe that the city VIII
make gigantic strides in the march OF
progress during the months and years
that are TO come.
Tot ne forget all about the election and
let US think about these rich PROMISES
More than all. let us be sure that al
our opportunities are improved.
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TALK OF FIGHTING US.
Radical Delegates 10 the Santa Cruz
Convention Talk Big.

a New York correspondent at Santa
Cruz del Sur. says:
The convention has been IN pro-
cess Of formation for many days. Dele
gates are arriving slowly but with them
come many adherents. large number Of
prominent military leaders, and huge
crowds o. Cuban officers, attracted BY
curiosity and personal interest.
The convention has been called IN
terms Of the Cuban constitution, which
provides that before terms OF peace can
be arranged or the llberating army dis
banded. a convention OF eight delegates
from each division Of the army shall DO
called TO arrange for the carrying out Of
these important matters. In the present
instance the full number OF members
elected is thirty-fiye. The quorum fixed
by the constitution is ten less. Until to-
day this quorum has not been obtained,
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Ter. Wren he discovered that he was
mistaken he tried ia vain for twenty
years 10 sell 1t. Then he found That II
was rich In iron, and II has since made
him enc OF the wealthiest men In the
State.
A New York woman has started a cru
SADIE against school teachers who daily
with the makeup box. She argues that
the maams who paint. pencil and pow
der might just as well teach their pupils
that cosmetics are necessary to the COM
plexion as to stand before them every
school day with their own complexions
touched up with gaudy colors.
The carrying trade Of the United States
now conducted by foreign sailors and
credited 20 foreign bottoms is estimated
at $1,000 100000, and that credited TO
American bottoms at S90,000000. In 1850
the trade Of American bottoms was est-
mated at sj07, 2il, 157. and foreign bot
toms s25J. GO. 1893, but since that time there
has been a steady and uninterrupted de-
cline OF American bottoms and cor
responding increase Of foreign bottoms
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GEORGIA COLONIES.


ATLANTA. GA, Nov. 6-The chappies
Of the State are In a fearful hutter to-day
over the reduction which Governor
Gambler has made IN bis staff OF colonies
from 10i 20 36.
IN former years it has been n browning
glory 10 the young society mans lie 20
be selected 10 a place on the Governors
military staff. where he could draw 500
per annum. wear a beautiful uniform, and
on all public celebrations. prance through
the principal thoroughfares Of the capital
on q fiery stead The happy days are
over. however. since not only has the
Governor so radically reduced the staff
numerically but named men who are IN
every way substantial and successful citi-
Gems. Thus Il IS that many Of the beaux
Of the State have suddenly lost interest
in many parades and festivities which had
been planned for the coming peace jubi-
lee. and in which they hoped 20 shine,
with q dazzling splendor
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\ Cold RecepfiOn-

mo flower Of her kindred, no rosebud is
might"
Sang the love-strickcn troubadour, heay-
ing a sigh
While the maid at her easement above
shook her head,
And. only "a blooming old idiot" said.
Detroit Journal
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The Butchers Joke.

"I have just moved into the fat across
the way" said the stranger as he APP
preached the counter, land ] wish 10 open
an account with you, payable monthly,
My name Is Smith"
Certainly; happy to meat you Mr..
Smith" returned the polite butcher
Chicago News.
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ChcerfnI Soul.

Good gracious. Bridget! I never dream
cd that when / gave you an afternoon
or you'd come back Juggling one Of tte
funeral wreaths."
"Oi am goin' to sind It TO me sisters
husbands aunt, poor soul. She has been
sick foivo weeks, an Oh think n might
cheer her up."-Indianapohs Journal.
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PicturesaueIy Considered.

care you doing anything for your cold,
Louise?"
yes; I've tried nineteen dozen differ
ent cough cures"
Don't talk so extravaganly. It's n
bad cold: but I've had a thousand just
like it."-Chicago Record.
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Comnromise.

This battleship is a compromise be-
tween two condicung ideas in naval CON
struction."
"Yes?'
Eyes. It was christened with sarsapa-
riila.-Puck
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

The New York Democrats may have
driven the wagon over the embankment,
but they were bound 10 take n wide
circuit from the free silver mud puddle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

Mr.. Hanna will observe that his party
has at least given the jobs to the men
who made political showing when they
did business.
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AFTERMATH.

Colonel William ]. Bryan was so feeble
when he arrived at bis home at Lin
coin, Neb.. that his first intention was
not to vote. But on a visit from politi-
cal friends. who urged that every vote
was needed. changed that determination.
In view of his inability 10 be registered,
Mr.. Bryan was taken TO the clerks Of
fee, where a certificate Of registration
was furnished. II was 4:5O L. NJ. when
Colonel Bryan appeared at the polling
place. In fun uniform. with a heavy mill
tary cloak over all. Precinct A, OF the
Fifth Ward. Is strongly Republican and
Dir. Bryan was Obliged 10 appeal to two
freeholders OF that political faith 10 stand
sponsor for him after taking the oath.
Max Alvary. the popular German ope-
ratio tenor. who sang during many sea-
sons in the United States. is dead He
expired at Tabarz. Thuringia.
Charles A. Chopin. of Niles. Mich.
bought some land near that place many
.GsaEs axe. thinking Shat 4tSantained -coQ~
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Partners.

If marriage IS a partnership,
How seldom do we see
a union where the woman'5 known
The silent one 10 be?
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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4 Snanish SolilonuY.

How our peoples names would rattle
In the annals Of the great
II we fingered at a battle
Like We do al a debate!
Washington Star.
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The Halter.

"They say I'm 1nd. II isn't SO,
I'm gay through nix end thin.
Whichever way elections 80
I'm always sure to win"
Exchange.
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Definition.

Teacher-What IS a fort?
Pupil-A place for soldiers to live IN.
Teacher-And a fortress?
Pupil-A place for soldiers wives 10
live in.-Truth
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Cold Slaw.

Why praise the rose2 the truer queen,
The blossom none can beat,
SO surely the chrysanthemum-
IL looks good enough 20 eat.
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

After Hooley's experience the average
gold brick man viii regard the English
nobility as easy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

Tillman was very prompt in advising
North Carolina what to do when the
returns show his own State several cleo
ton murders ahead.
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Mr.. Croker is now in a position TO
engage the services of some good wreck
ing company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

Hon. Pious John Wanamaker will here
after Datronize only the side door OF
Pennsylvania politics
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Judge Van Wyck is now doubtless
ready TO reverse his decision to resign
and run for the governorship.
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The North Carolina red shirts can be
washed and hung out on the color line
to dry.
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Hon. Jacob Yost will now be inclined
to regard himself as man Of rare fore
sight
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requested TO extend his circulation en-
tirely out OF that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

The reports from the North Carolina
election indicate that it went off very
quietly, considering how heavily it was
loaded.
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Senator Billy Mason's funny songs
seem TO have split things right in half
in illinois.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10
Two Readings.

she-why should my past worry you?
It is all over.
"Yes, All over the Countrywide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-10

Colonel Russell can, of course, point
with pride" TO his ''vindication," but
Candidate Weisiger viii continue TO sign
the payroll.
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Lemuel Eli Quigg must now do his
"booted and spurred gladiator act in
the ordinary vaudeville of New York
ITO