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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
First Man Killed Was a RlchmOndcr
Editor Of The Times:

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-It has been stated recently In ono
or two OF the city papers that Norm
Carolina lost the first man IN the war
between the North and South and u loses
the first man in this (young Bagieyl.
suppose the man killed in the last war
referred 10 was young wyatt. NOW
while / would not detract one J0t or tlt0e
from the honor and glory of North car
oIina and her troops during the late
war. for she deserves all honor and
praise for the bravery OF her troops ana
the fidelity OF her people. But while VIC
are writing history I think IL should be
as near correct rs possible. l know that
IL has been stated and generally accepted
nv the people I'm last twenty-five years
mat WYATT was a North Carolinian. but
there are some few living who knew him
as a boy: who know that this IS not So
The writer has waited long ana patent
" for some ono acquainted with the tacl
OF his birth place 20 correct the mistake
but none seems willing TO do 1t ana 90
pichmond iueticc. 1t Is true that Wyatt
Was a member Of the First North caro-
lima Infantry Col. afterwards Major
General D. ". HID. but IT is not true
tbat ne was a native OF North Carolina
but n IS true that ne was born in the cry
of Richmond and dd not 80 TO North
carolina until he was ten or twelve
V.e,rs old The writer was acquainted
with the family being about the same
ace as Young wyatt and has hVed an
his life within from three 20 five squar es
of the place that the family lived. Al
tho time they moved from Richmond they
v,ere living in house on Carrlngtoh
street between Twenty-third and JeSsd-
mine belonging 70 the father or our lat'
nosttraster. W. IT. Cullingsworth, preFl-
ous 10 that they had lived IN mouse
ON Jessanlne street between Nonaole ahd
Darlington streets. I know that Mr.. W.
II. CuUinesworth ana his brother pesiue
two or three still living in the nelshooi-
hood must remember the ttmly
The writer was ~ the batlle OF be.u-
with his company II, tIleehlh w
cinia Infantry. There was alao pIeaeii,
three other companies from MS reg
noonf and O: Company \ was rals-
ed in tho eastern end OF tne Guy an. ,
Young wyatt was known and recognized
-, sa,,arai men i'm this company who had
beso bovs and pIaymates of his. Tho
fact was not disputed at the time ne was
killed. that he was q Richmond boy :
there was no question asno MS plrth
place az that time.
believe this mistake occurred rom
the facI that he was r. member OF Il
North Carolina regiment; 80 you VIII see
NV this that the drst man killed IN th'
war between the North and South was
a Ricnmond born boy instead Of a Nor'h
al ''''''' w. r. ROBINSON,
Late OF Company "H' Fiitcenth VIZ
ginia Infantry. c. S. a
Richmond. Va May is, 1898.
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The Hammock ShrOud.

When my turn comes dear shipmates all
Oh. do not weep for me,
Wrap me up in my hammock tight.
And put me into the sea;
For it's no good weeping
When a shipmates sleeping,
Ana the long watch keeping
At the bottom of the sea.
But think OF me sometimes and say:
''He did his duty right.
And strove the best he knew TO please
His captain in the fight
But it's no use weeping
When a shipmate's sleeping,
And the long watch keeping
Through the long, long night.
Tg
And let my epitaph be these words:
CLEARED from this port alone.
A craft that was stanch and sound and
true
Destination unknown
And it's no good weeping
When a shipmate's sleeping
And the long watch keeping
And alone, all alone.
And mark this well, my shlpmates, dear,
Alone the long night through.
Up there in the darkness behind the stars
III look out sharp for YOU
SO. it's no good weeping
When a shipmate's sleeping.
And the long watch keeping
All the long night through.
Barrett Eastman in the Chap-Book.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

The New York Tribune has purported
interview with Major-General Wesley
Merritt. who has been gazetted for COM
mand of the expedition 20 the Philip
pines. which puts that officer very nearly
II not quite I'm a position OF insubordi-
nation. He says the government pro-
noses TO send him there in command OF
1900 men OF whom only 1000 are regulars
and the other 1900 are entirely undisci-
plined levles from the northwestern
States. II these have no opportunities
Tor drln and organization before en-
barking. they will certainly have none
before arriving at the Philippines, and as
soon as they arrive there they will be
confronted with about the same number
of spanish regulars. General Merritt says
he will not 20 If ne is TO be sent in COM
mand Of such q force.
General Merritt has 10 right TO take
such position. II is the duty of SOL
der 10 obey orders lie must 30 where
re IS ordered and with such force as is
given him, whether he feels that it is TO
certain destruction or not. II General
Merritt has taken this position he ought
20 be. and no doubt viii be, court mar
tailed and banished from the service.
The interests Of military discipline, which
IS everything IN war. imperauyely de-
mand this.
Al the same dime, VIC sincerely sympa-
shize with the situation in which the po-
sition places General Merritt lie IS a
war veteran who fought ali through our
civil war and received considerable com
incubation for his conduct upon the bait
tie field. lie knows. therefore. as all war
veterans know. how utterly unreliable for
battle men are who have had no disci-
pline and training. They may be. indi-
viduaily, es courageous men as ever
lived. but II they have not gone through
a period OF drill 50 as TO learn depend
ence the one upon the other, and the i'm
perative necessity OF obeying the word Of
command as piece OF machinery obeys
SIS controlling force. the chances are
ninetx~nine out Of hundred that they
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

will be glad to enter full offensive and
defensive alliance. on the other hand, IL
America preferred, she would negotiate
partial or contingent alliance for spe-
cial purposes OF defence and mutual In
terests.
The point which Great Britain would
probably urge with the greatest empha-
sis upon America would be that she
speedily equip herself as q first-class ma
val power.
The proposition 10 send n demand 10
Washington to limit the campaign to the
West Indies, and 10 enforce the demand
with the combined fleets, came TO the
British goverf\ent from three powers.
speak on the highest authority when |
say that Il was rejected by the unani-
nous voice OF the British Cabinet. More
over l violate no confidence in saying
that the Ministry was equally unanimous
IN favor Of granting the United States
the fullest British support in resisting
any interference from neutral powers.
1t should be explained that the idea
or European Interference was not prompt
ed by any really friendly sentiments for
Spain. Continental Europe is convinced
that the complete downfall OF Spain is
foregone conclusion. IL is expected that
she VIII be stripped OF all her posses
sions outside her domestic borders as the
result OF the war. The Powers are al
ready discussing the division Of the
spells between themselves The only
hope is that they may quarrel The points
wherein they agree are that the United
States shall retain nothing outside the
West Indies. and Great Britain shall get
nothing. least OF all the Philippines. In
fact. the attitude of Europe may now
best be described not az anti-British. but
as broadly hostile TO the Anglo-Saxon
race.
1t by no means follows that the Anglo
American alliance which Europe breads
would be to the advantage OF the United
States in tho nresenf situation Indeed,
there are strong. almost obvious. argu
ments against such a contamination at
this moment. but 1 conhne myself to a
mere description OF the latest phrase Of
tho political situation.
What has happened thus Ear. including
the sensational events IN the far east is,
as Mr.. Chamberlain indicated yesterday,
only the preliminary skirmish i'm tho
great campaign which tho nations arc
waging among themselves. The Brit
ism public has gathered fro the recent
speeches of Lord Salisbury and Mr..
Chamberlain that the grayest perils men
act the British Empire The frank, of %
cial abandonment OF the policy Of nom
alliance is sufficient proof to that. The
government does we'll not TO manifest
too great eagerness I'm the search for a
friend. Already there is evidence that
the increasing friendliness OF the past
few weeks between the Salisbury gov
eminent and Emperor William Is frail
and unreliable resOurce.-Ncw York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
WEDNESDAY. MAY IS, 1898.
THE SPANISH MINISTER IN
CANADA.

II has struck many persons as some
what surprising that Senior Polo Ber-
uabo. the recent Spanish Minister TO this
country. should have been permitted TO
remain ND 10 this time in Canada
neutral country. plotting, as he evident.
ly has been doing. for the injury Of tho
United States We say Inc has evidently
been plotting this during his stay in
canada. II nothing more were forth
coming in proof of that, the disclosures
made upon the arrest of the Spanish
spv Downing. would have b-en ample
evidence of It, Downing was i'm direct
communication with Lieutenant Caranza
ana this officer is q member of Senior
Barnabo's official family
Tho Canadians are waking up, how
ever. to the improperly Of senior Bar
nabes action. and he will probably be
soon fired Quito use tho slang of the
day. The Globe. Of Toronto, the gov
eminent organ. had an article on Mon
day last. which contained the following:
with Canadas limited diplomatic eX-
perienco. there SIS a feeling Of hesitation
about pronouncing a positive opinion as
20 the propriety of the continued stay OF
The ey-Minister I'm Canada. But some
light may be thrown on the question by
asking what would have been thought IN
Spain and throughout Europe If the
American Minister 10 Spain. after receiv-
Ing his passports. had remained i'm Fortu-
gaI instead of coming home? The pro-
ceedlnr would have been regarded as
very unusual. and would have Occasioned
"a good deal OF comment and inquiry, and
propablv a demand for explanations.
What are the ex-Ministcr and his stan
doing here is a very natural question 10
ask. and they can hardly complain il
the commonly accepted view IS that they
must be here for the purpose that may
be of use 10 SPAIN
1T Is certainly not a time at which an
important official of the spanish Govern
anent would be making holiday The SUI
eide OF Downing and the evidence that ne
had been I'm communication with mem
Der of Senior Polo's party in Toronto are
circumstances that enhance the gravity
Of the situation. IL is possible mat some
of the stories are exaggerated, but IL
must be apparent 10 our Spanish visitors
that there Is no effective means or set
ting such stories at rest SO long as they
remain I'm this country. We do not want
10 be lacking I'm courtesy, but we do
not desire that this country snah IAN III
Its obligation TO be neutral
An this tends 10 strengthen the ties
between England and the United states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
WHO PAYS THE TAXES ?

Speaking OF the proposed war tax on
the gross earnings of banks and their
deposits. a New York banker said:
This additional taxation could have
no other effect than to compel the banks
10 increase the charge FOR their services
90 their customers; that is. Increase the
rates of interest upon loans. Thus every
merchant. manufacturer, business man
generally as well as mechanics and Ia
borers who have occasion TO borrow.
would be subjected 10 an additional tax,
in the form Of increased rates Of inter-
est
That is the case always when class tax
alton is attempted Tax corporations as
much az you please. the money comes
eventually out of the pockets Of those
who patronize the corporations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
vENEzUELANs FOR SPAIN.

A special from Caracas, Venezuela, to
the New York Herald says:
"Venezuelans are altogether out Of SYM
pahty with interference OF the United
states In the Cuban question. Cuban AT
heart and earnestly desiring to see Cuba
free. they have yet shown themselves
daily since the American Intervention on
the side of Spain.
II DO not speak of the government, but
OF the people and Of society. From the
highest 10 the lowest they do not hesi-
tate to express their wishes for the sue
cess Of the Spanish arms. To deny the
fact would be 10 deny the evidence
And yet It is only a little while ago
that the United states were threatening
TO 60 to war with Great Britain, our best
friend. about the Venezuelan boundary
linel We ought to be ashamed Of our
selves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Antonio. King OF Spain, OF CASTLE, OF
Leon. OF Aragon, OF the Two siciiles' OF
Jerusalem. OF Navarro, OF Granaoa, Oh
Toledo. OF Valencia, OF Galicia, OF Ma
jorca, OF Minorca Of Seville, OF Ceroshd,
OF CordoyB. Of Corcega, OF Murcia, OF
Jaen, Of Algarve, OF Algeziras, or GlDral-
tar OF the Canaries, OF the East ana
West indies. or India and the oceanic
Continent. Archduke Of Austria, Duke OF
burgundy. OF Brahant and OF Milan,
Count Of Hapsburg OF Flanders, OF
Tyrol and Of Barcelona. and Lord Of Bis
cay and Molina, reached his thirteenth
birthday
Mise Helen Gould has Joined the Wo-
mans National war Relief Association.
Eleazar Smith, who served as drum
mor in the war Of 1912, has just celebrat-
ed his one hundredth birthday.
John Hleley, OF Alton. y. Y, and Mrs.
Philena Barnes. OF Mlddleburg Pa were
married recon,ly Mr.. Hisley is seventy
seven. t,e bride is seventy-hve.
They loved and were married over htty-
seven years ago. The marriage was uh-
agreed TO separate Both aiterWard
again married and drifted apart.
Lost winter MIR. Higley's wife and
Mrs. Barnes husband died. By accident
they learned of each others where
abouts, and a correspondence onsued.
They later met in Binghamton'
Hetty Green Is defendant In an action
brought by William II. Stayton' Of New
York, TO recover $4,000 from her for legal
services
The Atlanta Commercial edited by a
man who believes in lynching, says Nc
Klnley and his whole Cabinet are a lot
OF jackarapes, and Sampson is simply
seafaring fool.
1t IS said that IL General Miles cam
paign in cuba is successful he will be
promoted to the rank OF lieutenant-gen-
cral
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

will go oil 10 pieces when first brought
under fire
In our own opinion. Il Is madness 10
send 1900 raw, undlsciplined volunteers
TO the Philippine islands to confront the
same number Of disciplined Spaniards.
II would be another case OF despising
ones enemy-and that is the greatest
blunder any military man ever yet made
1t can proceed upon no theory other than
that the Spaniards will not fight and II
We are to conduct this war upon that
idea. we fear there arc many disasters
ahead OF us until misfortune teaches us
the folly OF such a policy.
II Is General Merritt's business to go TO
the Philippine islands with such forces as
he is ordered to carry there but the adj
ministration has no business to send him
there with undisciplined levies. These
men should be put into camp and eNer-
clsed for two or three months in the most
exactlng rules Of military discipline, and
then they will be in shape to meet the
Spaniards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
COL. CARR'S GENEROSITY,
He VIII Take One Hundred Veterans
to Charlotte-A Heavy Electric storm

He Will Take One hundfcu Veterans
20 CharIotte-A Heavy Electric Storm
DURHAM. n. c.. May H.-Special.-
Col. J. s. Carr. commander Of r. j.
Webb Camp Of Confederate Veterans.
win take the entire camp OF more than
one hundred to the 2Oth of May celeora-
tion at Charlotte. y. e.
John T. Markham, one Of the best
known men of the city. died here very
suddenly on Sunday His funeral was
conducted yesterday by the Masonic or
der Of which he was a member
The Superior Court for the trial Of
criminal cases only convened Monday
Judge Robinson presiding. There are
over one hundred petty cases on the
docket
For the last two nights Durham has
been visited by terrific thunder and rain
storms. Lightning struck at half dozen
places in and around the town. Tho only
serious damage so far reported however
was the killing Of the horses and cattle
Of a farmer by the name Of Roberts. The
barn was struck, but was not ignited
Several dwellings were struck, but be-
yond shocking tho occupants and scar
ing them very badly. little damage was
done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

CARDS the war itself. we are bound to re-
member that, granting all tho alleged
faults on the American side tho misrule
and misery OF Cuba have been an histori-
cal scandal for generations, and mat inc
agitation in America, well conducted OF
III, had only too much real cause Tor II
at tho bottom. Moreover. Tor good or
i'll, the war has begun. and spain IS not
proving so weak an antagonist ~ sonle
may have expected. -. ,.,,,, :.
Ann THAT IN A WAR OF LIBERIA
TTON--THEN IT IS NO TIME TO
TALK ABOUT BRITISH sYMPATHlEs
GOING TO THEIR ADVERSARIES.-
North British Daily Mail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Adjustable Tonight.

ST. Fatricks Beneficial and Social So
ciety will tender it's members and lady
friends a musicale this evening az $50
under the direction of Mr.. j. Louis Sulll-
van A rare treat In store for those al
tending The following wei known local
talent viii furnish the programme: Mrs.
Nellie Sweeney Palmer, Miss Anna b..
Kirk. Miss Margaret Leahy. Miss Clara
Tompllins. Mcssrs. John Ylrbrough, Rich
ard woodbridge. John Finnegan, G. Ca
nepa, Arthur Rooney. Jack Sales and
James Powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

OXFORD y. g.. May 1.-THE Gran
Vile Grays returned 10 oxford yesterday
having disbanded in Raleigh on account Of
insufficient number OF volunteers. quite
a number having been thrown out at
physical examination.
They looked considerably fatigued and
disappointed Sergeant j. p. Lands en-
listed in another company.
Yesterday was 6eld and athletic sports
day at Horner School. A large attend
ance witnessed the races. The most IN
teresting race OF the afternoon was the
two-mile bicycle race. which was won
by Cadet +. T. Turrentine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS.
Their Courage Oozcd Through Their
Fingers as They Got Near 10 Camp.

WINSTON. N c.. May H.-Special-
9. +. CAREY. who went to Wilkesboro
yesterday 20 get recruits for Captain
James Hollis company passed through
the city this evening en- route for Raleigh
with fifteen young men.
lie started with fhrty-but before the
train started half the number backed out.
Two wanted 20 return after arriving here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Close CAL.

"That." exclaimed the Spanish General
as he mopped the Precipitation from his
brow. "is one Of the narrowest escapes /
have had for some time.
What is the natter" inquired his aid.
"see this typewriter page? i said in
dictation that 1 was seeking light and
the amanuensis got it seeking fight ~
Washington SLar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
A Bad BrealS.

She-John, were you very greatly fius-
tered when YOU proposed 20 me?
He-Yes. To tell you the truth. was
so ratified that night I didn't know what
l was doing.
As yet ne has not succeeded in getting
her to listen to an explanation.-Chicag
News.
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AFTERMATH.

The Rough Riders Regiment now num-
bers 700 men, fully equipped except as
to arms. They expect by Thursday to
begin to march to Galveston so as TO
break in the men and horses.
Yesterday, says the New York Sun,
his Catholic Majesty Alfonso Kill, Leo
ferdinand Maria James Isidorse Pascal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

We send fraternal greetings TO our
esteemed contemporary the Baltimore
sun. which was sixty-one years OF age
Yesterday. The Sun has built itself up
by no tricks of trade. but by honesty and
enterprise. it IS a model newspaper.
clean and reliable and yet printing all
the news and it always stands FOR the
right. without regard TO popular clamor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Glad TOGO.

Look here. George" said Mrs. Pepper.
"Ive been aggravated enough, so don't
you put me out
Certainly not. my love" returned
George suavely "I'll go out myself. Don't
sit up for me. "-Pick-Me-Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Trick of the Trade.

Askins-I wonder why it Is that these
actresses always look SO young I'm their
Autographs?
Grimshaw-Oh. when an actress is
young she has her picture taken, and
when she is old she does not depart from
it.-Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Tho Why She Worked II.

BY calling the Ratchet a machete. an
Atchison woman has induced her war
like boys to take the greatest interest IN
keeping her woodbox filed with kindling
-Atchison Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Senator Elklns. who was so urgent
against war, has had three sons 10 en-
list. but Senator Billy Mason who talked
h,peclf into a lit for war; is eth talking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Alfonso. the boy King Of Spain. =
When his subjects revolted again,
Said. Mother, my Queen.
It's full time, / ween.
For US to get out Of the reign"
North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

The Queen Regent asks the Pope to
remember Spain in his prayers. which Of
course the Pope does. as the Papal state
holds s6o.OO0OOO OF Spanish bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

sho-When would you consider a man
was happily married?
He-When he's welded to his work
Yonkers Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Dispatches from Madrid say that "the
government will order an Investigation
OF the causes OF the Manila disaster"
Dewey would make good and willing
Mifness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Very Scarce.

"Vhat Is your idea OF a phenomenon
"a phenomenon is a clerk who doesn't
drop his pen the minute the clock strikes
6."-Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

The ST. Paul Dispatch says III our
troops don't 20 TO war there win be
lot OF good kisses wasted" Who ever
heard Of a good ones being wasted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Twenty years ago Sagasta was under
sentence Of death on account OF his poll
teal opinions. now he has the whole
Spanish nation almost in the same fix.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

ed from giving Spanish trcachery" as
a cause of defeat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Toe Chamberlain American wife has
evidently got a right strong pun in that
family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
Buy Where You
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Repairing, Tires, and Sundries.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

After watching the capers Of that
Spanish feet We begin TO understand
what Sagasta meant by saying Spain
will win i'm the long run
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Spain Is complaining that birthstone is
being shipped from Canada TO us. but
there 81 birthstone waiting for those
Standards who are still fighting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

Dewey got his base on balls all right.
but he begins TO think nobody Is going
20 bat him I'm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18

There is great deal Of patriotism in
Richmond. hut tho fellows who profit
most by the soldiers have out the most
flags
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-18
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