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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
OUR CASUALTIES IN CUBA.
Killed, 2i6; Wounded, 1851; Miss
ing, Si-Ebcn Brewer Dead.

GENERAL SHAFTER'S HEADQUAR-
TIERS, July Is, via KINGSTON, JAMAI-
CA, July 1G, $50 Z. M.-The final report
of casualties in the army since it landed
in Cuba, three weeks ago. has been for
warded to Washington. 1t shows an ag-
gregate OF l,914 officers and men killed,
|. wounded, aEa~n'issipg yhe lillel .num-
ger PIG, or whom q were ohcers. the
wounded, 1854, OF whom 50 were officers,
and the missing, 81, including no officers.
OF the wounded only 6S have died.
Colonel Pope, the surgeon in chief, says
this is remarkably small number OF
fatalities. considering the large number
OF wounded. In the field hospitals there
have been remarkably small number of
septic wounds, and but two cases OF gan
creme have developed. one OF which re-
suited fatally.
Eben Brewer, who was IN charge or
post-ofice affairs in Cuba, and whose
headquarters were at Siboney. died on
Thursday night after q brief Illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
DRs. PITT AND TAYLOR RETURN.
Vanguard OF Is. Y. Il. U. Delegates
Arrive.

Drs. r. II. Pitt and George Braxton
Taylor returned to the city yesterday af-
| ternoon at $40 o'clock from the conyen-
tion Of the Baptist Young People, at Buff
! falo. forming the vanguard OF the Vir-
ginia delegates. Both were in fine health.
DR.. Pitt was seen last night, and spoke
| enthusiastically Of his trip and his stay
in the enterprising Yankee city He ran
up to Toronto between Zines, and also
visited Niagara Falls.
DR.. Pitt, as was published in yesterdays
Dispatch, was elected first vice-president
Of the international organization, dis
tinction which reflects To the credit OF the
proud old city from which he halls
The convention had not adjourned when
he left, but did so yesterday. He says
there is no doubt about il coming here
next summer. There seems to be some
misunderstanding about the number OF
delegates the convention carries. DR.. Pitt
caid that during this years meeting the
registration reached 10000. This Is a vast
army, and its coming means a great deal
OF work for the local organization. A hall
must be secured. II Is understood that
the Auditorium has been offered by the
Richmond Traction Company. There will
be also great deal Of correspondence 70
be done. But the Richmond young people
think il will be a great thing for the city,
and are looking forward 10 IL with plea
sure, Notwithstanding the work and re-
sponsibility 1t means. The railroads and
a number of enterprsing corporations
have already offered to cooperate with
the young people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
NOW FOR PORTO RICO.
steps in That Direction-Newport
News as Embarkation Point.

WASHINGTON. July 16.-Major-G
raj Brooke, commanding the troops at
Chickamauga. was in conference several
times to-day with Secretary Alger The
two went over to the White House, where
questions relating presumably TO the
supposed Porto Rico expedition were dis
cussed for some time. Secretary Alger
and General Brooke declined absolutely
to make any statement regarding the
subject. In other quarters. however, there
are evidences that indicate activity in
the direction Of preparation for PROMPT
forward movement.
For instance, steps are being taken 10
ascertain and determine 10 the entire
satisfaction OF the War Department Off
cals the most available points OF the
Atlantic and Gulf coasts from which 10
embark large numbers OF men. Major
General Wilson. now at Charleston. with
a brigade OF soldiers. has expressed the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
RECRUITS GONE TO JACKSONVILLE.
Suad of Richmond Boys Shipped
Thcre-Other Military News.

The work Of recruiting for the Second
and Fourth regiments is going on slowly
but steadily at the St. Claire Hotel. A
squad was shipped to Jacksonville Friday
night. Those assigned to the Fourth
were Robert n. Johnson, Clarence y.
Bible, Richard II. Gary. Percy J.. DE
Priest, and Jacob l.. Wolever. Those
for the Second were Isadore Cohen, Bin
ford Watkins. G. W. Stone. j. l. Fridley,
and - Conrad.
Captain II. l.. Masurier, Of. Company
NJ, Of the Third Regiment now at Camp
Alger, is In the city on leave He was
given a cordial greeting. He reported
the Virginia boys at Camp Alger In good
health and spirits, ard said that they
were anxious to 80 TO the front and see
active service.
Captain Masurer will be here for some
time, looking after the recruiting work
for his regiment.
At a meeting OF the Richmond Rifles,
held Friday night, Mr. George D. Carter
was unanimously elected the captain.
The election of lieutenants was deferred
nn.i The ncxt meeting The Rifles de-
cided 10 hold their meetings on each SUBJ
seQuent Tuesday evening.
Private Edwin p. Gentry, who has been
here some time on leave, returned last
night to Jacksonville, where his regi-
ment-the Fourth-is quartered. lie car
ried with him for the soldiers fine lot
of canned goods. cigars, and other things,
which are given by Mr.. William c. Lefe-
byre, OF the Union Brokerage Company
This gentleman has made frequent con-
tributions to the soldiers comfort, and
enjoys the especial gratitude OF Company
NJ, formerly of the Blues Battalion.
son Of Walker Howard, the janitor
on the upper floor OF the Capitol building.
is on the battleship Texas, Writing home
under date OF July 18th, Howard tells OF
the destruction Of Cervera's fleet. He
states that four Of the Spanish vessels
made for the Texas. as that ship was
nearest the entrance to the harbor, and
had been on guard there since the Span
iards were bottled up.
Howards account OF the killed and |
does not agree with SampsonA /
report. Howard says I'VE only lost |
about twenty men, and the same number |
were wounded. We did not have one I
hurt aboard our ship"
Howard says he will serve out his term
Of enlistment and then take his chances
On land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
AUGUSTA REPUBLICANS.
The Hackman Following Scores
"a Success.

STAUNTON, VA, July 16.-(Specia..)-
The Republican County Committee met
here to-day to decide on plans for elect
Ing the representatives Of Augusta and
Staunton in the Tenth District Congress
sional Convention, which will meet In this
city August 18th. The meeting was full
of interest, from the fact that the two
Staunton candidates for the nomination,
Congressman Jacob Yost and Turner X.
Hackman, could not agree on the method
OF selecting delegates. Mr.. Yosts friends
wanted district meetings 20 elect dele
gates to a county convention. Hackman
opposed this successfully. and q mass
meeting, TO be held July 30th, was order
ed, by vote OF Ga to 81 Hackmans
friends regard this as a great victory.
The remains OF Mrs. James Ker, Sr.,
Of this city, We're brought here for burial
this evening. Mrs. Ker died after a few
days illness. Of heart-failure, at Variety
Springs. She was 60 years old. ana a
daughter of the late Hon. Alfred Chap
man, Of Washington city. She is sur
yiyed by one child. Mr. James Ker Jr.
the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger agent
at StauntOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
COLLECTOR BRADY BROKEN DOWN
He Goes to Ocean View to Hccupe-
rate-SOme Recent Rulings.

Colonel James ID. Brady, Collector OF
Customs, has fairy broken down as a re-
suit of the great strain of the last few
weeks, since the war-reyenue bill became
law. lie has been closely confined 20
his office day in and day out, and be-
sides the regular work OF his office, he
has delivered no less than 800 written
rulings on points raised by interested par
ties on the new law. besides granting al
most numberless interviews.
The Collector leaves to-day for Ocean
View. where he hopes 10 recuperate in
the next week or so. while he will still
be within easy reach OF his office, should
he be needed.
Among yesterdays rulings by the COL
leetor-a the following; fs-'e
'Bonds and stocks transferred as col
lateral security are liable to the stamp
tax of cents on each 500 and each frac-
tiOn thereof On all such collateral trans
ferred before July 1st there Is no tax,
but the revenue note must be taxed.
There Is no tax on a charter of incorpO-
ration, but a tax must be paid on the
certificate OF a notary public attached TO
such charter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
sail Promptly

7 WASHINGTON, July 1G.-The fact that
appeared at last satisfactorily established
this evening after another twenty-four
hours OF active cable correspondence with
General shafter. was that the Spanish
army had surrendered. About that there
could be no doubt, but unfortunately, the
details are still good deal becloudcd as
s,t out in General Shafters last dispatch.
], is realized here that the terms imposed
ty the commissioners as to the removal
of the spanish troops, now augmented to
formidable total. involve grave respon-
aliues for our government. Still the
s,ar corps Of the War Department have
,I.sen so wei TO meet every emergency as
j. occurred. that there can be no doubt OF
their ability to solve the large question
presented by the necessity Of removing
ia.a army across the Atlantic.
TRANSPORTATION BUREAU.
Fortunately, Secretary Alger, in antici-
I--on o. heavy demands upon the de-
Irimcnt In the matter Of transportation,
has created a new bureau 10 take charge
o- Mat subject alone. This viii be known
as tae bureau Of transportation. and will
De- directed by Colonel Hecker. who has
- the short time he has been az the War
department., proved his executive ability.
A.s chief assistant Will be Colonel Bird.
o, the quartermaster's department. which
Was formerly charged with all matters
relating 20 transportation.
PORTO RICO EXPEDITION.
Tho appearance Of General Brooke at |
tae War Department to-day gave token i
%, the purpose OF the administration TO |
begin Immediately preparations for the
Dispatch Of a military expedition against
Porto Rico. The General made what is
'ssarded upon the whole as a satisfactory |
report as 10 the sanitary conditions exist
ing al Camp Thomas. and showed that
''. troops were in a condition now to
taFe for Porto Rico. If called upon.
ii is understood that two weeks time
"il De required 20 assemble the trans
Ioiis. get the troops and supplies aboard
az one Of the most available seaports.
which Ia this ease is likely to be Newport
''"s owing TO the successful outcome OF
'Ne last expedition from that port. and
s4N away for Porto Rico.
THE HURRICANE SEASON.
Luckily for the navy. Santiago has capl
''-aiea just on the eve Of the hurricane
,''son IN the West Indies The big bat
'''S1ips are able 10 80 through this wca.
'"sF without discomfort, but the smaller
D'oeAafe boats will find the task OF con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
NO YELLOW-FEyER IN AMERICA
None at Tampa-NO Use for TOrtu-
gas HOSPITAL.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Dr. Wiman,
answer TO inquiries to-day, said that so
far as he knew there was not case Of
yellow-fever in Tampa or elsewhere in
this country. There have been reports TO
the effect that the Island Of Tortugas
would be fitted up for the reception of
fever cases. The fact is, he said. the
Marine Hospital already has plant there
for that purpose, and as the War De-
partment would soon remove the small
body of troops now stationed there, the
buildings would be restored to him for
use as q hospital in any emergency that
might arise. So far, however, there had
been no recent use for them, and there
was none in prospect, so far as he was
aware.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

There Is an exciting race on hand for
the chair. made vacant I'm the Board
OF Aldermen by the election OF Mr.. Henry
l.. Carter TO the position OF bin clerk 10
the Gas Department.
Councilman Samuel H. Cottrell is a cam
didate. but the knowing ones say that a
dark horse Is in the race, and will have
the support OF majority OF the Clay
Ward delegation. who will work hard for
his election. The idea that any council
man viii be elected to .nll the vacancy
Is Dooh-0oohed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
NO TOOLIsHyEss ABOUT ARMS.
Those Held by spanish Cnptives
VIII Not he Returned tn Spain.

WASHINGTON, July IS. The arms sur
rendered by the Spanish soldiers at San
tiago 10 General Shafter will be kept by
the United States Government. This con-
clusion. reached late this afternoon by tho
President and Secretary Alger, was mada
public by the latter as he left his Office
after o'clock tonight.
"All those who have arms viii turn
them over to this government. This is
final"
These were the secretarys words. when
asked for information on the subject.
and" he added in response TO a further
inquiry. so as TO clear up any doubt that
might exist on the subject. tho rifles will
not be returned 20 Spain"
This decision Of the Presidents applies
alike TO those Spanish soldiers who have
not been engaged with the United States
troops. and those who have been particle
pants in the recent battles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

opinion that that place offers the best
harbor facilities for embarkation between
there and New York. The tide is OF
nah it is about II feet. and at Fernan-
dina, Fla, the captains of the vessels
say they cannot get into the harbor.
General Wilson has dispatched an officer
10 Newport News to look into the ques-
grounds. and water-supply at that place,
which seems TO indicate that the depart
ment is considering the question Of send
ing some troops there for embarkation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS OPENED.
Madrid Papers Say They Have Becn-
That Cuban PIebiscite.

MADRID. July l6.--9 A. M.-Several OF
the newspapers of this city say the Span
ish Government opened peace negolia-
tions to-day. through the French Ambas-
the Government OF the United States,
1t is said in connection with the Span
ish suggestion Of leaving the question of
the future government of Cuba TO be de-
cided by plebiscite Of its Inhabitants
that Spain would unreservedly accept the
decision given in such case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
OUR CANADA COMMISSION.
Fairbanks, Gray, DingIey, Kasson,
and Foster.

WASHINGTON. July 16-The Presi-
dent has appointed the following commits
sioners to meet a similar commission on
the part of Great Britain and Canada, for
the purpose OF adjusting the relations
between the United States and Canada
Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, of In
diana; Senator George Gray, of Della
ware; Representative Nelson Dingley, of
Maine; Hon. John A. Kasson. OF Iowa,
and Hon. John w. Foster OF the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
MORGANFELD Is INsOLENT.
Aauia Creek Robber-Conyict At
tempts TO Strike Prison Ontcer.

There was wild excitement at the peni-
tentlary yesterday. caused by the insr-
bordination OF one Of the convicts and
his attempt to strike the assistant super
intendent.
The convict was Morganfeld, one OF the
Aquia-Creek robbers. He has been play
ing sick for some time, and was yesterday
ordered by the doctor to go To work.
He became insolent, and the assistant
superintendent took him by the sleeve
20 lead him out Of hts Office, when he
raised his crutch and would have struck
the officer had not another convict caught
his arm. The blow fell harmless. Nor
ganfeld was little later given twenty
five stripes for his very bad conduct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
They Commend Mckinley and Their
Radical Governor.

WILMINGTON, N. c., July 16.-At the
Republican convention Of New Hanover
county to-day the administration of
President Mckinley and his policy In the
present war were commended. Delegates
were named for the State and judicial
conventions, and c. i. Jockey, Esq, of
Wilmington, was endorsed for the nomi-
nation for Superior Court Judge of the
Sixth District. a resolution was passed
giving Governor Russell great praise for
his economical administration, and de-
claring that he was the only governor
who had organized a regiment Of Afro
Americans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
THANKS TO GENERAL sHAFTER.
They Are Sent by the President and
Secretary Algcr.

| WASHINGTON, July 16.-The following
messages were sent to-day by President
Mckinley and Secretary r. A. Alger:
ITO General shafter. Commanding Front
Near Santiago, Playa:
"The President of the United States
sends to you and your brave army the
profound thanks of the American people
for the brilliant achievements at Santiago
resulting in the surrender Of the city
and all OF the Spanish troops and terri
tory under General Toral. Your splendid
command has endured not only the hard
ships and sacrifices incident to campaign
and battle, but in stress of heat and wea-
ther has triumphed over obstacles which
would have overcome men less brave and
determined. One and all have displayed
the most conspicuous gallantry and earn
ed the gratitude of the nation. The
hearts Of the people turn with tender
sympathy to the sick and the wounded.
May the Father OF Mercies protect and
comfort them.
WILLIAM MKINLEY."
ALGER's GRATITUDE.
ITO Major General shafter, Front, Near
Santiago, Playa:
Il cannot express in words my graft
tude to you and your heroic men. Your
work has been well done. God bless you
all. r. A. ALGER,
Secretary Of War"
sHAFTER'S RESPONSE.
WASHINGTON, July 16, 9I5 p. NJ
The following has been received at the
White House:
playa del Este, July &c. via Haiti
Camp near Santiago. July 16
ITO the PTesident.-I thank you, and
my army thanks you, for your congratu-
latory telegram of to-day. 1 am proud to !
say every one in it performed his duty !
gallantly. Your message will be read to
every regiment in the army at noon to-
morrow. (signed sHAFTER,
'Major-General"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

August 4th. and also to fight the common
enemy in the election this fall, and |,
therefore. take pleasure in rendering You
my check for $3.50 TO meet the expenses
of said convention and as a contribution
from me to the campaign fund.
Very truly yours, JOHN LAMB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
DRAGGED 10 DEATH.
Shocking Accident to "A Youth In
ROckbridge.

LEXINGTON, VA, July l6.-(SpeciaL)-
Walter Johnston. aged II years, son OF
Mr.. James Montgomery Johnston, Ser
geant-at-Arms of the Virginia House of
Delegates. was killed this afternoon on
his fathers farm. on Buffalo. about ten
miles from Lexington. The youth was
engaged In hay-making and while riding
a horse from tho field IL took fright and
ran. dragging him over a mile and
through q pair Of bars. This IS the second
child Mr.. Johnston has lost by accident.
The twin to this boy was drowned some
years ago In small stream near his
home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

.'nuing the blockade fraught with pos,,iv,
danger. '''''''
IL is however, the intention at anv cos,
70 tighten the lines OF the blockade mar.
| ucuiary at those ports connected ,,,,,
| haoana by rail. The surrender ., ,ha
| eastern end OF the island to the trr,,od
states VIII afford some ports OF refuge
LOT our naval vessels in case OF absot,to
need. aDSoiu'e
PAROLE FOR CFRyERA
secretary Long has decided that Ad-
mual cervera may secure a parole ~ cor
lam details can be arranged. and he
wishes 10 do so. The Admiral is exnec,od
win his feliow-ofiicers and prisoners AZ
Annapolis tonight.
AMMUNITION FOR WATSON.
Commodore Brownson. OF the auvi,,arv
cruiser Yankee, was in conference with
secretary Long to-day arranging for the
TRIP OF this ship with the large cargo of
ammunition for Commodore Watson,s
squadron in its attack on the coast Of
SPAIN The Yankee is at Norfolk. ana
VIII sail tomorrow for Santiago. SHE
VIII reach there about next Tuesday. ard
'he Dig stock Of ammunition will then be
paced aboard the batueships and crui-
sers. This transference OF powder and
smells Is delicate operation. recurring
ume, and 1t is probable that the week
VIII be well along before this and the
recoaling Of the Yankee will permit the
squadron to actually get under way for
Spain.
PLENTY OF SHOT AND SHE'LL
owing to the important mission Of Com
modore Watson's squadron, and its DOS |
sibility Of long absence from an American
port, every magazine on the ships will be
full when the ships sail
Admiral Sampson recently made reoul-
iition for the ammunition Supplies. as
.hese had run low as a result of the en-
;asement with Ceveras squadron and
he frequent shelling of Santiago. One
DAD has already been taken down on a
upply ship, and the Yankee now fills up
he full quota. Each battleship will have
oous 200 tons of powder, with 80 TO 20 OF
he largest 12-inch or 13-inch shells. ac-
ording to the size of the big guns; 20 TO
"-Hi'H sHtllS, w 10 OVO OF the shells |
or 6-pounders and other medium-sized
uns, and 500 to 500 rounds for the small
apid-hre guns. The cruisers carry ap-
roXimately the same allowance, without :
he shells for the 12-inch and 13-inch guns.
ARMOR-PIERCERS.
Aside from this equipment of shells, the
luadron is well provided with solid ar
lor-piercing steel shot. There has been
o call for a renewal of the supply Of the
rmor-piercing shells, as Admiral Samp-
on's fleet seems to have used very few
them thus far, confning their work
the big explosive shells. The latter, =
Though not made for armor- piercing,
re tested by the Navy Department to
lss through, four inches OF solid steel,
)t exploding until through the steel.
hey have done such execution that Ad- !
iral Sampson has reserved almost his
tire stock of armof-piercers. S
WATSON TO SAIL PROMPTLY. t
The Navy Department will not set a
ne for the departure of Commodore v
atsons squadron, but with the de- /
'ery Of the Yankees supply of ammuni- s
IN, very few days will be lost before S
IS formidable squadron will be headed o
: Spain. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
SALUTE AT CHARLESTON
In Honor of Army and Navy-PrO-
badly First of Its Kind.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. July l6.--A ma
tional salute in honor Of the army and
navy at Santiago was fred on Marion
Square at noon to-day by the German ar
tillery. The salute was fired at the re-
quest of the Mayor of Charleston, and is
probably the first demonstration OF the
kind that has yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
County Court Doinx..

In the County Court yesterday Joseph
Johnston (colored) was given three
months in jail for cutting Minnie Roberts.
and the case OF Joseph Gadsev lcolored),
for taking goods from the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. was continued to Sep
tember l4tn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

An alarm OF FIRE was sounded last night
from Box 7s al 9l5 o'clock. which called
the apparatus 10 the residence OF Miss
Mary Baptist. soof east Marshall street.
The alarm was turned IN by citizen.
and the fire proved TO he In foul chim-
noy. No damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
Getting Ready TO Hang Andersen.

United States Marshal Treat has made
preliminary arrangements at Norfolk for
the hanging there on August 18th OF
John Andersen. condemned for the mur-
der OF the Captain and mate OF the "C,lye
Pecker."
An effort is being made 10 have the
sentence commuted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
TO CARRY TROOPS TO PORTO RICO
Transports Grand Dutchesx, "No. 3d.
and "No. FL" at Charleston.

aud "No. FL" at Charleston.
CHARLESTON. s. c., July ls.-"The NO.
o." formerly the steamship Mobile. ar
rived here to-day. The vessel is TO be
used ln transporting troops 10 Porto Rico.
The transports now here are the Grand
Duchess. "The 30" and "The a." The
three OF them hsYo a,aple rnam for leoo
troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17

lie Is 10 Have All He Can Possibly
Need for His Attack on the
Spanish COast-IIis Squadron to
sail Promptly.