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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
THE SITUATION IN FRANCE
CABINET REFUSED TO SANCTION COZ. PTCQU4RToS PROSECUTION.


 Following Remark "If Gen. Mercicr Had Not Been Too Soft-Hearted He Would Have Murdered Dreyfus.n
 Paris, Sept 22.-Everything tends to confirm the opinion that General Zur- linden, the military governor of Paris acted entirely upon his own initiative in prosecuting Colonel Picquart on the charge of forgery and of using forged documents in the Dreyfus case, and thereby taking the matter out of the hands of the civil authorities. The Temps declares that the cabinet had previously refused to sanction General Zurlinden's proposed to prosecute Colo mel Picquart and that General Zurlin- den, therefore, waited until he had re- sumed the military governorship of Paris, when he acted upon his own au- thority.
 Upon leaving the Lasante prison Col onel Picquart had a portmanteau and a portfolio. He looked pale and care- worn. The blinds of the Fiaere were drawn directly he entered it. A mob which had been bowling outside the prison rushed toward Picquart as he emerged, shaking their fists and shout ing, some for and some against him. A similar mob waited at the Cheche- Midi prison. A detachment of military in both cases protected Picquart.
 A majority of the papers denounce this military coup with varying de- grees of severity M. Clemenceau in the Aurore charges M. Brisson with cowardice or imbecility, and couples President Faure's name with that of General Zurlinden in the alleged plot. to suppress the truth and defeat jus tice. M. Clemenceau dwelIs strongly on the Mauvaises Chances of the Cherche Midi prison and credits the ex-war minister with the remark: If General Mercier had not been so soft hearted he would have had Dreyfus murdered"
 Another paper, the Droits de IHom- me, abuses M. Faure with the greatest virulence and accuses him of employ ing M. Brisson to make coup d'etat. It points out that President Faure's military friends hold all the strong posts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
Ordered to Manila.

San Francisco, Sept. 22.-A dispatch was received at army headquarters to- day ordering General King and his de- tachment, now at Honolulu, to proceed to Manila.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
Thirtx-si, Were Drowned.

Paris, Sept. 22.-The French vessel, Vile De Fechamp. foundered to-day off Fechamp and her crew of thirty-six were drowned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
Rumor That Emperor Is Dead.-

current here to the effect that the em- peror of China is dead. No details are obtainable, but it is said the gates of Pekin are closed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
COULDN'T AGREE.
Jury in the Suit Of Bird & Co, vs.
Thornton & Victor Adjourned.

The suit OF Walter Bird &c Co, OF
London and Liverpool. against Thornton
& Victor Of Richmond. for the sum OF
81 s77 and interest on the same for seven
years. consumed four days in the Circuit
Court OF Richmond last week to which
court Il had been removed from Henrico
county.
Bird & Co. are extensive dealers In TO-
bacco and the present suit was brought
about in this way:
Some years ago that firm shipped a lot
Of tobacco from Thornton & Victor, and
the latter drew drafts on them for three
fourths Of its valuation at that tme.
but before the tobacco was disposed OF
by the English concern. the price had
largely decreased. and the sales were not
enough 10 pay off the advances and
charges by a considerable amount.
Bird & Co. sued for the amount OF this
advance. minus the amount OF the sales
Thornton & Victor were represented by
Coke and PickreH and Bird q Co. had
Messrs. =. T. Crump, Daniel Grinnan and
John Stewaft Bryan. Of Richmond, and
r. S. Kirkpatrick. OF Lynchburg, as their
legal representatives..
The case was concluded at a late hour
Yesterday evening and given to the jury.
but the latter were unable 10 agree upon
a verdict and were adjourned over to-
morrow morning al 10 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
KEARSARGE AND KENTUCKY.
They Could be Put in Fighting Trim
Nv November

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May H.-spe-
cial-It Is not at all unlikely that the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company may receive instructions
in the course OF the net few weeks 10
complete the battleships Kearsarge ana
Kentucky and Illinois on hurry orders.
While the shipyard officials are now
exerting every effort to finish these ships
as soon as possible. IL is positively known
that no rush orders have been received
at the yard.
IL is fact, however. that such IN
structions are anticipated and are likely
to emanate from the Navy Department at
any time. The Kearsarge and Kentucky
can be completed and ready for service
by November LIST II the work Is carried on
by night as we'll as by day. II would be
possible 10 get the Illinois ready by Feb
ruary 1st under the same conditions
With the Kearsarge. Kentucky. ILLINOIS,
Alabama and Wisconsin added 10 the ma
TONS present fighting force, Spain could
take an ally without in any way chang
ing the final result.
All OF the boilers for the Kearsarge are
now aboard and in their proper posi-
lions. The sixth and last boiler was
hoisted in place this morning and now
those for the Kentucky will be put IN
position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Regular Meeting of Post A Held at
Headquarters.

Tie regular meeting OF Post A. Travel
lers Protective Association was heid last
night at headquarters.
The regular officers we're present ana
occupied their respective POSITIONS.
The meeting was very encouraging and
many OF the older members were present.
which made the hours pass pleasantly.
MANY suggestions were adopted that VIII
Ia 81 great benefit TO the Post during
the coming months. $500. ,.,r-,.,,,,,,,
AS usual the gathering was ""'
In every respect.
Letters from various sources were read
indicating good and enectual work
throughout the country 1t was crafty
ing to hear from the national Officers
that whereas last year the increase was
only $40, this year It had been Z'1V mort
giving a net increase OF ZSV'
Letters received from other o''iSio rs
by the local Posts secretary show that
the work during the past Twelve moh'ns
was highly compimented.
The National Association and espe-
cialIy the Kentucky Division. T. J.. A.
have been highly complimented IN nav
ing one OF their members In the person
Of Mr.. Jerry NJ Porter, the president OF
the Kentucky Division. TO deliver the
commencement address before one OF the
large colleges Of that state.
The handsome badge gotten up for the
virginia delegates 10 the National Con-
vention at Omaha. will be much sought
after. as It will be national as we'll as
patriotic in design. the most attractive
feature being a picture Of Major-General
Fitzhugh Lee displayed in the centre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22

force at my death, 80 had died In
testate
~ further will and direct that the dis
tributive share OF my estate which would
otherwise 20 to my son Sohn w. Scott
under this will. I'm fee simple, SHAH be
held In trust for his use and benefit, the
income and interest thereof TO be paid TO
him during his natural life. as the same
may from time to time accrue, without
power OF anticipation on his part, and
the brincjple thereof at his death shall
descend and pass to his laWiul helrs ac-
according TO the statute Aforesaid. In
order 10 make the distribution oI my es-
tate az herein provided. ! authorize and
emnower nv executors hereinafter
named. and the survivor or SURVIVORS
of them. TO sell my real estate publicly
or priygtsly for cash. or on credit as
they may deem best, and by good and
sufficient deed 10 convey the same 10 the
purchaser thereof. who shall not be re-
ouired to see 20 the application OF the
purchase money.
Il nominate and appoint my sons
Fred ~. scott, Edward W. Scott Jr,
and Thomas 3. Scott. as the executors OF
this my will. and reque<t that they may
be allowed TO qualh. as such without
security.
I'm witness thereof to this my said
last will. written wholly WIN nay own
hand. ] set my hand and seal tnis l0th
''' - FIRED r. SCOTT"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
WEST POINT CADET.
Mr.. Isaac Darlington OF This City Ar
pointed by Can't. john Lamb.

A number of young men were examined
yesterday afternoon I'm the United
states court-rooms for the vacant cadet
ship to West Point that Congressman
Lamb has at his disposal as follows: Geo.
Lyme Morrison, West Point, Samuel
Lacy. James V Reddy. j. l.. Bodeker.
Jno. y. Price. Jas. III. Drake, Jr., Isaac
Darlington. OF Richmond; Lany Jones,
Hanover; l.. 5. Betty. Manchester; Allan
Belvin. Richmond.
The examining board comprised Prof.
+. w. Boatwrght. Judge VIM. !. Clop-
ton, Of Manchester, Hon. II. J.. winston,
of Hanover.
Congressman Lamb viii name the sue
cessful candidate and an alternate and
each OF these youngsters will have TO
successfully pass another examination
BY the West Point examining board.
rne physical and mental requirements
are very high and A thorough eNamina-
ton WAS made of each candidate. The
minimum and maximum age limits are
seventeen to twenty-five years and
four years course is given at West
Point
The ten youngsters passed the physical
examination perfectly.
The mental examination resulted in a
victory for Mr.. Isaac Darlington with
Mr.. James V. Reddy second. Captain
Lamb accordinly appointed Mr.. Caring
ton a cadet with Mr.. Reddy alternate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Mr.. SC0TT'S WILL.
Estate OF the Deceased Valued at Half
"A Million Dollars

The will of the late Fred. II. Scott was
admitted to probate in the Chancery
Court yesterday. with Messrs. Fred. W.,
Edward w, and Thomas Il. Scott as ex-
ecutors. The estate is valued at $780,
The will in full is as follows:
II, Fred r. Scott OF Richmond, Va. do
make this my last will and testament,
hereby revoking all other wills and codl-
ellis by me heretofore made.
Having already given to my wife Sarah
+. Scott, the house and lot No. 7l2 west
Franklin street. Richmond. Va. further
give and bequeath to my said wife all my
household and kitchen furniture. both
usefg and ornamental. I'm said house
contained, including therein all pictures.
ornaments, books. plate. plated ware
glass and table furnishing. together with
all my wines and liquors. and all cows.
horses, carriages and vehicles owned by
me and used in the city OF Richmond.
II will and direct that the right
ard residue of a. ny who e estate. real
and personal. shall descend. pass and be
distributed. according 20 the Virginia
Sfats6ea of descenfa and 1lstHbutioua IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22

EFFORT TO buy ne must give the said
party the sum of s. and interest from
date of notice, thus making the money
clear without ever having put up cent
for the property.
The workers" Of this law can. at their
own discretion. W hen they find that the
property they have given notice about
Is OF little value decline 10 buy from the
state. 50 the law very simply and clearly
leaves an opening for the spectators TO
improve their shining hour.
Many people who have, through mis-
fortune been compelled 90 turn their
property over to the State because OF IN
ability to promptly settle their taxes
have afterwards. when times were
more prosperous for them, re-
deemed what. perhaps, had been
dear homes Of their childhood. Many
pathetic scenes could be pictured along
this line. where the property OF untortu-
nate people is sold by the sheriff and how
poor people have been almost forcea
from their homes.
The legislators were IN ignorance IN
all probability, Of what the result OF such
legislation would be, and the only ones
10 lose because of this law VIII be the
people of Virginia who may want 10 pay
the taxes that have gathered over them
and taken their property away.
There is nothing to prevent these spec
ulators from doing just what they are
preparing to do. for they have the law
with them, and they are going carefuiiy
over the grounds closely. inspecting an
the records in the courts In order 10 ar
range a systematic mode OF procedure.
The people. wherever these operators
have worked, have justly grown mag
nant that such a law has been piaceu
upon the statute books, and When tne
whole scheme IS made clearer tneir lhals-
nation will hardly be held Withih DouhuS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
IL YOUR BLOOD is PURE

your whole system will be well and no
disease can live in pure blood. A few
bottles OF DR. DsVids lodo Ferrated Sar-
saparilla Will drive from the blood all
diseased faint and make you strong.
healthy and able 10 withstand disease.
DR.. David's Iodo Ferrated Sarsaparilla
by making new rich red blood, cures
scrofula. old sores, pimples and clear up
the complexion thus adding the bloom OF
beauty TO the erstwhile sallow and faded
check. Ii Is good ladies' tonic and
hcaUiilcr and makes them well and
strong Price q 9 bottle. six bottles fer
IS everywhere. Owens & Minor Drug
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
He Mot "stonewnIlr Jackson.

a veteran Of the civil war. badly mutt
lated as result of his wounds, and very
drunk, was hauled into the Twelfth-Strect
station by Policeman Hollingberger this
morning. lie gave his name as Charles
Powers sixty years OF age. and was
charged with intoXication. Powers was
minus his right arm four fingers were
missing from his left hand; one eye was
gone. and other portions Of his anatomy
was non est He entered the police sta
ton singing In maudlln fashion the south
ern war song ITS Stonewall Jacksons
Way" Powers said he had served during
the war with General Shields. When ask
ga where he received the wounds which
so terribly mutilatcd him, the old veteran
replied: "a kA8ss3
II was with Shields when he run afoul
Of Stonewall Ia the Shenandoah Valley. -
Washington %. c. Times OF yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
porn,ors Striking IL Rich.

DUBLIN. VA, May H.-Special.-The
first shipment OF two hundred and fifty
lambs averaging over eighty pounds each
was made from this place to-day Tor
New York.
Reliable stock men put the number at
ten thousand to be shipped from this
county this season.
over three thousand bushels Of wheat
has been shipped from here this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
EASY ROAD TO WEALTH.
Laad Syndicate 60 Buy Up All Delin-
quent Lands Worth Buying.

Two representatives OF a real estate
syndicate operating throughout Virginia.
with headquarters al Roanoke. with the
purpose IN view OF buying up all the de-
sirable real estate that has been sold for
taxes have been busily going over the
records an tho Musings and the Chan
Gerry Courts OF the city Of Richmond for
several days
This syndicate Is operating along the
laws recently enacted by the Legislature
In which IL Is made clear that delinquent
property that has been bought in by the
state because OF the non-payment OF
taxes can be bought by any one else.
provided they give four months notice
20 the delinquent. either through the
newspapers of % hfrwiso
Should the delinquent desire 10 recover
his property, after having received tho.
pstiee kTpm the party Eha snsks2 she,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
A Missing Husband.

NORFOLK. VA, May 2i-Special.-Oli-
yer w Holmes. who came here from
Philadelphia some time ago, Is missing
from his home. near the Primers Point
terminal OF the Pennsylvania Belt railway,
on which ne was employed. Fearing foul
play, his wife has reported the matter
10 the police who have as yet been unable
TO md any trace OF Holmes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
MIR. RInmeiinck Worse.

Mr.. Jacob H. Blumelinck. who has been
lying very Ill at the residence of Mr.. A.
Won n. Rosenegk. on the Cary street road.
Is growing worse. and his physicians are
In fear OF his life.
Mr.. Blumelinck had been suffering with
some acute stomach trouble, but was
thought TO be improving until a day ago.
when a relapse set in.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Another wrthnriIIe Comnanr.

wYTHEvILLB, VA, May 2.-Spe-
cial.-A second company OF Wythe coun-
ty volunteers for the Spanish-Ameriean
war was organized here to-day
Judge William +. Fulton was elected
captain; Edgar NJ. Funk. hrst lieutenant;
and Robert Blair, second lieutenant.
The boys are enthusiastic and anxious
to 90 10 the front
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
High Grade
ShirtWaistS.
Astonishing Specials.

Ladies' Fine White India Lawn
waists, value at S.39. special Soc
week ......... .............'.'''''.'.'''
Extra Fine White Lawn Waists. with
fine insertion down front, spe- SI1E
clal FOR this week ...............'
Percale Shirt Waists, newest style, ele-
CANT quality, all up-to,date patterns
Mor,n 90 Observation-Disclosures. .r 5oC
Rest Quality Percale Waists. cut on
the bias worth up 10 sl.5, special 7EC
Tor -. ..,,...................... /ON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Assignment in Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 2l-Spe-
cial.-A deed OF assignment from b. NJ
Cohen, proprietor of the Central Clothing
House. to r.. NJ. Lett. trustee. was filed
In tho clerks office of the Corporation
Court to-day for $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22

speeches were made by state chairmay
Clement Manly and Hon. {. Il. Watson>
Both urged harmony and union y ~
white voters OF North Carolina for the
purpose of restoring good government ~
the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Roy. Mr. Dauiels Accepts.

As forecas,ed in The Times few days
ago. Rev g.. NJ Daniels. who was re-
Gently called TO the pastorate or the Ran
dolph-Street Baptist church, has written
A letter TO the church accepting the call.
and stating that he would take charge on
July Ist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
PafriofiO Ball.

AT the MAY bali next Monday night pr
prssancs Fiarn.-nn and HASKELL there
will be n number OF new and fancy dane
es. including several patriotic ones. The
cymbal dance will represent England,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Fine Sacred Music.

At the Grove-Avcnue Baptist church
morning service one Of Handd's finest
solos will be rendered by Professor Fred
erick Hoffman, and also the famous
Largo will be given By Mr.. Arthur @.
Lascelles. both with organ accompani-
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Winston Democrats.

WINSTON. ". c.. May 2i.-Specia,.
The Democratic cor.>n'tcn was "s"
here this afternoon zen delegates we're
elected 10 the state congressional and
judicial conventions. enthusiastic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22

Brunswick county. s. l.. Barrow post
master. ,,.t,a
The name Of the postoffiee AZ Nani'd-
Vile. In Goochland county, mass pee"
changed 20 Ninita.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22

United States and Cuba The United
states and Cuban dag by eight misses
and masters. Admiral Dewey bling I'M
perso.ated by Master Earl Root. tour
years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
Virginia Postofhces.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May H.-Spe-
cial.-New postofhces have been eHtab-
lishei IN Virginia as follows:
crump, Amelia county. John Nj. Crump.
postmaster; Smiths. Roanoke county.
Stephen u Ferris. postmasteri Tobacco
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
DID AN EXCELLENT WORK,
CITY Mission Helped Many Deserving
PeopIe During the Year.

The following report. compiled from the
ronorts of the treasurers. PURCHASING
agent. chairman coal committee. and dis
trict visitors. is an excellent showing
of the past years work OF the Richmond
City Mission.
But for the great assistance rem
dered by the Citizens Relief Committee,
tho work Of the Mission must necessarily
have stopped for lack Of funds. Too much
praise can not be given the young men
of this committee for their untiring ell
forts IN behalf Of charity.
The reports of the treas urer, Mrs. j. II.
Claiborne. and assistant treasurer, Miss
Ellen London, shows receipts and dis
bursements as follows:
RECEIPTS.
citizens Relief COmmittee.........&,42 2.a
CITY Council. .......................'... lVV.v
. Private ions..................... $500
In treasury May 1st, lS97........... 1857
DISBURSEMENTS
Ratlons and dry go0ds..............s2,5 S2. ~
General expenses ...................... lll.7o
Cash to visitors. o'Soi
Total.......... ......... ............S3,222.62
The statement OF the purchasing agent,
Mrs. Raleigh Colston, follows:
Expended for rations and dry
Goods. .......... .............. sZi ~
Total number rations distributed
from May l. 80. to May l, S....23,5oO.Oo
The statement Of chairman coal com
mittee:
Appropriations Of gas-house coke from
City Council. 200 loads.
Total number tickets issued, l2l5 bush
els each. 400
The statement Of the visitors from all
districts follows
Received from treasurer In cash..S 57S.64
Number Of families assisted........ 795
Number OF visits paid. 1894
Number Of old garments given out. 2,45S
Number new garments given out. 425
Number old shoes given out........ 2O6
Number new shoes given OUT. 81
EXPENDITURES
PrOvisiOns....... ......... '...'''''''..Sjiz.bl
fucl......... .sss...s. ,''.'.'s'.'..'ss'.' fI.N'
Mediclne...... ............ minimum. $500
Mllk........ ...........-.. ,.............. 'GJt
Dry gOOdS....... ............ .......... 4V.h-
SHOES. ...........g ................. 800
Sundrles......... ......... ............. zlJJ
4oldlss.ss ..ss..s.... .ss..ssssssssss'. sfV'o'vf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
SUMMER Underwear.

Sun1tffer underwear.
A lucky purchase OF $4,000
worth of Ladies and Children's
fine Summer Underwear at ex-
traordinary low prices.
50 dozen Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests,
with silk tape in neck ana arm, IOC
Tor ...... .......-...s.ss.....s'.
Ladies' Extra Fine Jersey Ribbed
Vests, silk tape neck and armholes, IEc
FOR ...... .................s.''s'.
Ladies' Fine Isle Thread Vests, INC
extra special value for ............. ~
100 dozen Children's Fine Ribbed vests,
low neck and no sleeves, SILK en- IOC
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Evening journal., 1898-08-09
MILES ADVANCING.
The Porto Rioan Campaign Continues
Successful.


Successful
PONCE. Aug 8. via 81. Thomas, Danish
West Indies. Aug 9Major General
Miles invasion OF the island of Porto
Rico is progressing In a highly satis-
factory manner. Nothing has taken
place to interfere with the plans finally
decided upon by General Miles, and the
American troops are gaining advanced
ground every day
This plan of having the army march
upon San Juan from four directions Is
regarded here as one OF General Miles
shrewdost movements. He has the
spanlards In complete doubt and has
assigned a large enough force under
each general to insure successful re-
slstance against Spanish attacks.
At the same time by this plan Cen
eral Miles speedily viii have several
thousand Spanish troops shut up in the
vicinity Of Aibonito unless the enemy
suddenly changes plans and hastens TO
San Juan over the military road.
There viii be n formidable American
force ready 90 advance upon the Porto
Rlcan capital when the troops under
General Henry form a junction with
those under General schwan at Are
cibo il IS probable that much Of the
artillery TO be used IN the siege Of San
Juan viii be sent to Arecibo by trans
port and taken from there to San Juan
by rail-
This viii be a work easy of accom-
plshment and General Henry and
General Schwan undoubtedly viii be
able TO form a junction with the other
trOOps as soon as they can march TO
the capital.
No opposition Is expected by the
American troops in the execution Of
thls plan. All of our men are light
hearted and there IS plenty OF good
food for ais The forage for the horses
is superb.
General Miles IS giving his personal
attention 20 the management Of the de-
tails OF the campaign. He intends to
press Aforwafd TO San Juan regardless
OF the peace negotiations mtH~ orders
come from Washington for ncstlities
10 cease.