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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
THE Bill rs.

The bazaar of the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues Battalion viii be held in
the Masonic Temple, beginning Tonight.
The Blues constitute ono Of tie en-
dca-ing landmarks of Richmond and have
been with us 10 these many years. When
doubters say there are mo such persons
as centenarians' We contradict them and
uoint To the Blues, "a command that was
formed i'm 1898 and whose members have
ALWAYS been young men. 40 Blue ever
grows old; the company owns "A bowl in
which is brcwcd the elixir of youth.
We owe the Blues much. They have
ever been celebrated for their public
spirit. They have always been prompt to
serve the people. Upon hundreds of cere-
moniM occasions they have appeared in
parade. doing credit to themselves and
their city. d,lighting the eyes of AN Doe
holder and giving to our youth the
highest example of citizen soldiery.
And as for their record as warriors.
they can refer To four years arduous SER
vice at Aqua creek I'm the wlds of West
ern Virginia, ON Roanoke Island. at
Yorktown. i'm Lees army before Rich
mond. in South Carolina, on the lines he
fore Pctcrshurg and at AppomattoN.
That they were often in dangerous places
may be presumed from the fact that they
had two captains killed, third per-
mancuuy disabled by wounds and Two
others wounded.
The Blues bazaar IS going 10 be very
attractive 1t will Doe an assembly hall
for beautiful women and gallant men. II
viii bee AN inspiring place for youth %
cheering place for The ased-dnd jolly
place for everybody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
NORTHt OVERLAND.
An Official Ii>it-hppointmcnt of
oyster Inspectors.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, April 19.-Cspe-
cial1-L seth Miller OF tine State Board
of Fisheries. has been visiting the ports
of this district. preparatory 90 the app
rointmcut of oyster inspectors, which
win take place 40 Hampton the 2lth in-
slant. There are % number of applications
for the positions OF oyster Inspectors m
fbis county. but the incumbeu,s are we'll
shifted to the business and viii probably
Doe rcIDpoiuted.
The papers and petitions for OBJ. re-
moval eff the custom-house from Tarpl-
n4nock % Reedylc. in Nouhumhar-
land county. VIII he sent in This week.
and from tine support given the petition
the conclusions may bee safely drawn that
the custom-hou-e Will hereafter boz located
al Reedyille.
Mrs Ann Harding. one of The best
known ladies of northumberland died It
her home this week. after long illness.
Colcy B.auchamp. a young man of uu-
usual promise and intellect. died at his
home Wednesday. after season Of ter-
riblc suffering from cancer on his face
The high winds of las- week did some
considerable damage 90 hsh-traps. bur
the sudden advance In prices has made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
The FuirfuX Murder Trial.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. April
e.-(Special)-Th testimony in tse ca.
IT the Commonwealth ~. Lovelace Brown
il. nearly AN in. The Court Will sir
Tonight when the arguments Will proc
badly begin. The prosecution has made
ont strong case. but the general opinion
seems 20 be- that the previous good char
acter of the prisoner which the defence
has successfully shown. together with
the circumstances leading up Co the
shooting will cause the jury 10 bring in
"a verdict Of manslaughter. The prisoner
is an old man and Will probably set a
term not exceeding ten years. Both
sides have been ably conducted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
WEDNES DAY....APRIL 20, 1898
nEol,RArIoN or wa.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
Min,ton ~. q Note..

WINSTON. y. g.. April l9-lSpecial)-
The Democrats Of Winston have nomi-
mated Colonel A. b. Gorrel "a prominent
tobacco wIrehousemau. for Mayor
The John r.. Gordon Chapter OF Daugh-
tcrs of the Confederacy met this after
noon and completed their ORGANIZATION 10y
elecung officers. Mrs. John q. Young
Is president
The Salem Cornct Band may make ape
pucatiN for enlistment In the Third
North Carolina Regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
TaleNrII Personals.

TAZEWELL. VA. April s.-CSpeclal)-
Or. Charles -. Clair son OF Senator \.
81. Clair. who has been practicing medi-
cine In Giles county. arrived here few
days since with his wife. and will locate
In this place.
Or. j. Il. Gildersleeye returned to-day
from Marion. where he has been attend
ing a meeting OF the board OF the South
western State Hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

Members of the New York stock EX-
change have undertaken to raise reei-
mcnt of infantry for the possible war
against Spain. The idea originated with
Washington 4. Conner. The scheme is
20 have the regiment known as the Stock
Exchange regiment. 1t is thought now
that 100000 will be q sufficient sum 90
equip the regiment. but if it is not more
money can be had for the asking. 1t is
proposed that AS many Of the members
of the Exchange and their employees as
may care 20 enlist shall form the nucleus
of the regiment. and after that recruit
ing office will De opened for the enlist
mont OF others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
The Revolt.
Chicago PostJ

what was the trouble" they asked.
"Why. YOU see" explained the friend
NJ the family. shortly after they were
married she demanded autonomy. and ne
refused 10 consent To Il. Then she re-
belIed. and now she says that nothing
will satisfy her except absolute and COM
plete independence
Then they all understood how the cou-
nIa hsnnened To land in the divorce court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

The politicians are even now beginning
20 weigh the possibilities involved i'm the
next presidential election. The papers are
full Of electioneering gossip and venture
predictions as 10 the future which are
somewhat too self-cOnhdent. But IL Is
safe tO say that systematic course OF
Hostetter's stomach BitteTs will renew
health In the malarious. bilious. rheu-
matte, cOsttve. or nervous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

The Paris Figaro prints an interview
with General Cluseret. who won the grade
of general by fighting for the North
AGAINST the south. General Cluscrct adj
miringly praises the tenacity and courage
of the American soldiers, whom be places
the highest i'm the world.
ON the other hand, he says that the
skill of American officers is at zero. Gen
cral Grant. ne declares, was man Of
dense military ignorance. THE only
officer on either side who had any know
ledge of tactics was 'StonewdlF Jackson,
but the quality of the soldiers on both
sides covered their leaders defects
Both the North and the South may
answer General Cluserct by saying that,
poor as our generals were, they were bet
ter than those lat France trotted out
when she forced the war upon Germany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

To John NJ. Higgins. Richmond. Va;
Shall send two special Red-Cross steam
crs with Cuban relief supplies; first one
this week. Second within three weeks.
Need help to load second. Please come
TO our aid quickly Money remittance
most desirable. TO save time. Vessels VIII
have naval convoy and army escort, II
necessary.
THE CENTRAL CUBAN RELIEF COM
MITTEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
{ hapeI Mn.

CHAPEL HILL. y. c., April l9.-CSpo-
1alJ-Dr. Charles ". Mangum. OF the
Chair of Medicine in the university. left
to-day for Norfolk. To- be- examined for
the position Of army surgeon.
The Historical Society met last night
Dr. Bynum read am interesting paper on
tine origin OF the M0ryidus'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

New York Correspondence Pittsburs
DispatchD
General Fitzhugh Lee has reached the
pinnacle of fame. lie has been done In
wax. An excellent figure Of the hero of
Uabana now occupies post Of honor 10
a special alcove at the Eden Musee. some
distance from the boy King OF Spain.
The General sits at a table. apparently
conversing with Captain Sigsbee, who
stands by his side. Something more en-
during than wax, however viii be his
ultimate reward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
p,.o for starving Cubans.

Richmond. Va. April - 1875.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The following telegram. which ] re-
c.ivcd from New York, explains itself.
ANY contributions sent TO me will be-
PROMPTLY forwarded TO New York, with
The names OF contributors:
JOHN NJ. HIGGINS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

II can be said for our present Wanna
Republican government that IL has at
least learned enough OF diplomacy from
Continental Europe to have adopted the
Spanish policy Of Tomorrow and to-
morrow and tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

business more hopeful for the hard
working fishermen.
3 County-SurveyOr Booth has hummer
Of tracts Of oyster bottom 10 survey loi
the summer planting.
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Detroit Free bress)
Some people get So much fun out OF
life"
Yes; they get lots Of fun ont OF life
because they put lots Of fun into H."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
Qualified.

Chicago RecorID
Dorothy goes as nurse 10 We have
war;
What experience has She hadp"
Her three brothers are football rush
ers."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

Var would spoil the baseball business
bur the club batteries might go into the
field and pitch and catch cannon-balls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

The Maryland steel Company has been
awarded the contract for furnishing the
rails for the trans-Caspian railway OF
Russia. it is reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

Malaga grapes may be very good grapes
but they seem just now disposed TO be
erape-shot against America
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

Under the uniform combination, so 10
speak, the boys In gray and the boys in
blue both become boys in brown. Is it be
cause that's the way they are going TO do
up the Spanish3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

And now. shall We have to wait as Tong
on the Spanish Cortes for definite action
as we have waited on Congress? Perish
The thought.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

The frst-class battleshp Alabama will
be launched from the Cramps ship-yard
May 18th. Miss Morgan, daughter oil
United States Senator Morgan, of Ala
bama. will name the vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

UPTOWN OFFICE, BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5i2 EAST BROAD
STREET ..-, -t,,,r
MANCHESTER OFFICE, l-t5 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

RESOLUTIONS OF respect % deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tons. associations. or other ora"ni|a-
tons Will bc charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20

All letters and kilograms must De az. UU'
dr.esod N THE DISPATCH COMFANl l.
Rejected communications viii not DC
rcturnol.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

that no concessions shall be granted to the English as long as she can prevent it, and also that the one already given must be revoked, while England has de- clared that she will not stand any for eign interference and that the conces- sion must stand, no matter what Russia says. This is the situation at present, and it is gradually growing more strain ed. One or the other must give way if war is to be avoided. Both are powerful and naughty and do not care to show any weakness to the other powers, which are looking on expectantly. Neither wants to give way to the other. They are enemies, and both have made every effort to maintain supremacy. If neither will yield the matter will have to be settled by force of arms, and both coun- tries have always been ready to settle matters in that way. War between the two nations is therefore far from un- likely. Russia is one of the greatest powers of the continental nations and is the head and mouthpiece of the dual all liance. England stands alone and will
 make her own terms. Should war re-
 suit the trouble is likely to extend be- yond the two countries, and before it is concluded other European nations would in all probability be brought into 1t. AS it is the condition is anything but encouraging. and as the cloud becomes
The age-herald., 1898-08-28
Concession In China.

she did by occupying several desirable ports. England already held some strong points in China and naturally did not take kindly to the czar's step- ping in and monopolizing everything.
 Whatever else may be said of Eng land, it has been her policy to open the
 loors of China to all nations; but, as
 he is looked upon as the lion, she nat ally wanted the lions share, though not in any sense to the exclusion of out sders. Russia, to the contrary, wanted everything and meant to have it even if it had to be gained at the mouth of the cannon or the point of the bayonet. In China matters were comparatively easy for her, and she set about increas- ing her strength in the east by keep ing her enemies out. This she has been unable to accomplish as England has more than a foothold and is just as de- termined not only to keep what she has, but to add more.
 The objection to granting the con- cession to a British subject, it is said, is really the least of Russia's grievances against England, and while she has in many ways tried to prevent the lion from gaining points of vantage and has made covert attempts to draw her into a quarrel she has not yet been able to do so. England stood the annoyances as long as it was poesible, and when
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

end she would be victorious. There Is one thing certain-the eastern question would be settled for a long period, and the peace of Europe, if not of the whole world, would be brought to that state where the nations could use their ener- gies in other pursuits than keeping up large armed forces on land and sea.
 With England in power in the east others will have an opportunity to reap some of the profits that come with the opening up of a new country. Should Russia, however, succeed in maintain ing her position, there will be little chance for any other power to enter the country.
 ROBERT wASDIN WILCOX.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

are we'll fortified and protected. Should war be declared it would take Russia nearly six weeks to mobilize her forces, while those of England could be got to- gether in less than two weeks time. This would give her a great advantage over her antagonist, as she could have troops on their way to the points to be attacked before their enemy would be- ready with their defense, so far as troops are concerned.
 It is. however. unlikely that any at- tack would be made on the defenses of the home country at the beginning of hostilities. As the question to be settled is supremacy in the east, 1t Is more than likely that fighting would be be- gun in the Asiatic seas. and the power- full fleets of the .contending nations. would be brought together in all proba- bility off the China coast or in the har- bors in that section of the world which are controlled by either England or
 Russia. The former, as matters stand
 at present, would have a decided ad-
 vantage there, as she holds an abnor-
 nal preponderance of power, as far as naval strength is concerned, and it. would be with great difficulty that Rus- sia could strengthen her fleet there aft CT war was declared, as the vessels. would have to pass near tne EngnSn coast in order to get to the Asiatic sta- tion. Her vessels are not allowed in the Mediterranean, and the entrance to that sea and also to the Egean sea at the mouth of the Dardanelles would be blockaded by powerful English squad rons. It is for this reason that Russia. has been anxious for years to get foothold in the Mediterranean, as she would then be better able to keep her fleet on the Asiatic station in good shape, and it is for the purpose of de-. nying to Russia the use of the SueZ ca- nal that the English have kept her out of the Mediterranean, much to the an- noyance of the czar's government. The only method by which Russia can at present strengthen her naval forces in Asia is by sending her ships into those waters by the way of the Cape of Good Hope, which is long, tedious and dan- gerous passage.
 There is no doubt that an Anglo -Rus- sian war would be a long and bloody struggle, especially on land, as these nations are about equal in strength. England's supremacy on the sea would give her great advantage, and it is believed by experts that in the+
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eral million men could be put in the field by each power. It Is conceded that the English are a superior race to the Russians and that the men who com pose her standing army have the ad- vantage of practical military knowl- edge, as there are few of the English regiments that have not seen service in the field. This alone is a decided advantage to the English arms over those of Russia. Then, too, England can mobilize her forces much more quickly than Russia can, which is of course strong point.
 On the sea England is supreme. She has nearly twice as many fighting ships of all types as has Russia. Not only this, but the English vessels are capa- ble of throwing several times as much weight of solid shot and shell in given time as the ships of the czar The fleets of both these nations are composed of some of the finest fighting vessels in the world, and while England is the "queen of the seas" Russia would be able to give her many good battles on the water. A comparative table of the efficiency of both nations on land and sea and on @ war footing is given below. The figures are taken from standard authorities and are as nearly correct as
 
 is possible.
 Russia's standing army on war foot ing would number 4900,000. It Is com- posed of the regular army maintained during times of peace and the reserves. which are composed of the Cossacks and a number of men from the semicivilized tribes that inhabit Siberia and other portions of the Russian empire. While many of these make good soldiers, they are not to be trusted, as they are not friendly to the government or its policy and are simply compelled to fight or suffer exile. The forces that England could put into the field would number about 4,500,000, and the majority of them would be taken from the veterans and those on the reserve and volunteer reg isters Most of the men have seen serv- ice at one time or other, and they are we'll disciplined. A number of the na- tives of India would also be taken into the service, and while they are not equal to the white soldiers of the regu- lar standing army they are more than a match for some of the troops that would be called in by Russia from the frontier. The peace standing of the Russian army is 1,16O,ooO while that of England is but 590,000.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

that government and England, although the latter has been anxious to get sat- isfaction for fancied wrongs done by the former in times gone by.
 After the war between China and Japan had been concluded and treaty of peace Satisfactory to Russia) was signed China was in no condition to hold off the nations which were desir- ous of gaining points of vantage in the eastern waters. Russia was anxious to complete the Siberian railroad and to have it run into China. She also want ed stations for her Asiatic fleet, and when the final settlement was made be- tween China and Japan the time was ripe for Russia to show her hand. This
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Russia took the stand of opposing the granting of any concessions to British subjects the government could tolerate it no longer, and Lord Salisbury in the house of lords and MT. Balfour in the house of commons stated that they would permit no foreign interference with the policy mapped out for im- provements in China or with conces- sions justly granted to British subjects, and under no consideration would they allow them to be revoked.
 This was a direct blow at the policy of Russia, which was to permit no con- sessions to be granted by the Chinese government without the approval of the czar. Russia is especially dstar0inea
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(he positions taken by them and to hold them by means of armed force if neces- sary, while the others look on with much anxiety. The eastern question has been the one absorbing topic of argu- ment between the several European powers since China was opened to them and has been the means of causing strained relations on many occasions.
 The latest issue of the far east which has caused the peace of Europe to be disturbed is between England and Rus- sia and is over a concession for rail- road in China given to British subject. Just what the outcome of the trouble vill be cannot be conjectured. but from ehe way matters stand at presant thay
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more dense the feeling of safety among

more dense the feeling of safety among the nations decreases.
 Both Russia and England can put large forces in the field. These are not only powerful as to numbers, but are we'll disciplined and are equipped with the most modern weapons. capable of great destruction. Their armies are con- sidered to be among the finest in Eu- rope, and should they be brought to- gether for the purpose of deciding the question of supremacy the peace of all Europe will be in the balance. Just what are the resources of these nations. so far as their land forces are concerned. is not known, but 1t is said that the armies ere about equal and 4 needs be sev-
The age-herald., 1898-08-28
England and Russia Are Both Deter- < mined--Ldnd and Sea Strength
 Of the Two Nations.
BRITAIN SHOULD BE VICTORIOUS

look serious, and a war between these powerful nations seems eventually un- avoidable, as both are proud and neither is willing to give way to the other. It is also to be remembered that both are constantly lon the grab'' and will take advantage of every point to acquire de-
 sirable places from power which is not in position to resist. It was partly the inroads Russia has made into China to the exclusion of the other powers that have caused unfriendly relations between