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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
TORPEDO-BOAT BIDS.
w. IL. Trigg, of Richmond, Promi-
pcna in the List.

WASHINGTON, August 23.-The Navy
Department opened bids at noon to-day
for sixteen torpedo-boat destroyers and
twelve torpedo-boats, to cost in the aggre-
gate not exceeding $6,9oo,OOO as provided
in the last naval appropriation act These
destroyers and torpedo-boats will consti-
tute the largest single addition ever made
TO the navy. The destroyers are to be
complete within eighteen months, and the
torpedo-boats within twelve months.
According to the requirements of the de-
partment, the destroyers are to have a
guarantee speed of 2S knots, and the tor
pedo-boats Of 26 knots. The destroyers are
TO be of about 400 tons and to cost not
more than $2S5 600 EACH while the torpedo
boats are TO be of about $50 tons and to
cost not more than $4,000.
OUR FIRST OF THE TYPE.
These destroyers will be the first vessels
Of that type added TO our navy, except
those improvised from yachts during the
recent war eXigency.
The battery will be composed Of seven
rapid-fre guns. There will be mounted
on the midship line two 2O-foot tubes to
carry 17-foot torpedoes. Berthing space
will be required TO accommodate a crew
of sixty men and four officers, and provi-
sion space for twenty days.
The torpedo-boats are Of much the same
design, but will be smaller. The battery
will be composed Of three rapid-fire guns.
There will be mounted on deck three 15-
foot torpedo tubes. with torpedoes.
Representatives of all the great ship
building firms were present when the bids
were opened. Some of the department
officials thought it would take two weeks
to get the bids fully tabulated. Among
the bids was the following:
MR.. TRIGGS BID.
William r. Trigg, Richmond, Va: Tor
pedo-boats, 26 knots-One at $4,000; two
at $4,000 each: three at $129,750 each; four
at $n4759 each. Also. destroyers-One at
1915 600, two at $4,000, three at $4,000,
four at $4,000, five at $4,000 each.
Richard b. Payton, Williamsport, Pa,
bid on destroyers with 40 knots speed
The naval officers commented on the alb
sence Of the Cramp firm and the Heres
hoffs from among the bidders. The bids
will be tabulated and the awards made at
the earliest day practicable.
Aside from the price, there are many
details in each bid-time of delivery, dis
placement. speed, design, etc.-which will
have to be considered in making the
awards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
WILL HAVE THE FLEET THERE.
ArsIstant-secretsry Allen Says No
Protest Has Been Made.

Protest Has Been Made.
The Washington correspondent of the
Dispatch having been instructed to in
quire into this matter, sent the following
special last night:
There is no real foundation for the pub
lished report that some of the steamship
lines running into Norfolk had protested
against the rendezvous Of naval vessels
now assembling i'm Hampton Roads.
misunderstanding Allen, who is acting
Secretary in the absence of Secretary
Long, when seen tonight at the Portland
flats, in reply to my inquiry, said: There
has been no actual protest" Then he ask
ed. us there an Old-Dominion Line?'
Yes" ! replied.
He pulled out a bundle of kilograms
from his pocket, and said: 81 had tele-
gram which could not be called a pro-
test" Not finding the telegram he was
looking for, Secretary Allen continues:
"They did not protest, and had no objec-
ton to the assembling Of the vessels,
provided they did not anchor in the regu-
lar channels"
HAS any action been taken by the de-
partment," L asked.
None whatever" he replied.
"Will there be any,"
"No."
How many vessels will rendezvous in
the roads?"
Some sixty or seventy. We will use
Norfolk harbor and Hampton Roads as
a naval base for some time to come"
This settled the alleged protest. Secre-
tary Allen was very cordial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
sCHLEY's ILLNESS NOT SERIOUS.
No Name VIII lie Substituted for His
on Porto Ricnn Commission.

WASHINGTON, ID. g., August 2S.-The
Navy Department received a dispatch
to-day from Rear-Admiral Schleys wife,
saying that in her opinion his Illness
was not serious. and he would probably
be around in a few days.
With this assurance, there is felt TO
be no occasion for substituting another
name for that OF the Rear-Admiral on
the Porto Rican military commission, un-
less his illness should become more grave.
BOB EVANS.
The illness of Captain Evans. of the
Iowa. has been reported TO the depart
ment and in this case, as well as all
others where officers are sick. after their
long service, leave will be granted and
every opportunity given for recuperation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SIGHT SEEING.
HOBsON SAILS FOR SANTIAGO.
He IN Going TO fry His Rubber-Bag
Scheme for Raising Spanish ships.

NEW YORK, August 23.-The transport
Seguranca sailed for Santiago this
morning. Among her passengers is Lieu
tenant Hobson, who is going to try his
rubber-bag scheme for raising two OF
the vessels Of Cervera's squadron. The
Lieutenant is accompanied by his pri-
vate secretary, Roland 5. Gieland, Of the
naval reserves. Thirty-nine members Of
the Third Volunteer Signal Corps, in
charge Of Colonel G. o. Squire, are also
on the transport There were sixty men,
hers i'm the corps when II left Brooklyn
for the southern campaign.
Eighteen members of the Eighth ILL
nois volunteer Infantry (colored. who
were left behind when the auxiliary
cruiser Yale started for Santiago ten
days ago, will also be taken to their regi-
ment on the Seguranca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
REPORT FROM WHEELER.
His Command is Improving In
Health and Spirits.

WASHINGTON. August 23.-The War
Department tonight posted the follow
ing dispatch from General Wheeler:
Camp Wyckoff Montauk Point Long
Island. n. V. August 2S.-Adjutant-Gene-
raj Washington, ID. C.-I have labored
necessarily, inspecting and organizing,
and am glad TO say that the command
is improving in health and spirits. There
have been but twenty deaths since the
camp was organized. The change in con-
ditions for the better in the last four
davs has been marked. Am just sending
a report by mail.
Donated supplies are arriving this
morning. which will give a change OF diet
70 the feeble who are with their regi-
ments. Everything is inspected twice a
dav by officers who are directed TO i'm
mediately correct irregularities and san
itarv defects (Signed) WHEELER.
rMa ior-General."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SnfuraI Bridge and Lurny. Special
Excursion via e. & q.

The special excursion to Natural Bridge
and IMray will leave Richmond from
Chesapeake and Ohio James-Riyer Diys-
ion station at 1890 4. NJ. Saturday, Au-
gust 9th. Rate. Richmond 10 Natural
Bridge and return, $3.50; to Natural
Bridge and Luray. going via James-River
Division and returning via Basic, S6-tlck-
cts good until September 9Th. Special ar
rangements made TO accommodate excur-
sionists at Natural Bridge and Luray
hotels at rate Of 81 per day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
READY TO SEND TROOPS.
Prompt Action by the state Authori-
Ties Regarding PhOebus Trouble.


. ties Regarding Phoebus Trouble.
The military authorities Of the State
were fully prepared 20 cope with what
ever trouble might arise at Phoebus yes
terday and last night In the early part
OF the day Sheriff Curtis. OF Elizabeth
CITY county, wired Governor Tyler. at
Radford. that trouble Of a very serious
nature was feared. and set forth some
Of the details given in the Dispatchs
special printed in this issue. After
wiring the Sheriff the instructions given
in the special Governor T'ylcc wired Ad-
jutant- General Cowardin 20 be prepared
10 send State troops In the event OK their
being demanded by the Sheriff.
Colonel Cowardin al once ordered Cap
tain Crawford, Of Company ID, 10 have
his company assembled at the Armory
last night. Ostensbly for drill. I'm order
10 allay excitement. lie also arranged
10 send down the Howitzer Battery. and
two batteries from Norfolk and Ports
mouth II q should be found necessary
The Adjutant- General also wired sheriff
Curtis 10 try and secure aid from Colonel
Allen. the c0mmandant az Fort Monroe.
in supprcssing the disorder OF his own
men.
The men Of Company d assembled
at the Armory last night. but Cap
tain Crawford was notified that they
would not be needed. and they were not
kept there long.
The need for troops was fortunately
averted. but the incident demonstrated
that though Virginia has three regiments
in the national service. she still
has az home enough military 10 enable
her TO act with promptnsss when an
armed force Is needed TO quell disorder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
NEW COURT AT CAMP ALGER.
Col. Nalle President-DuG Acquitted
and Restored to Duty.

WASHINGTON, August pa new
court-martial has been appointed by
Brisadier-General Goblin for Camp Alger.
Colonel Nalle, OF the Third Virginia, is
the presiding officer. There is a prospect
OF plenty of work ahead of the court,
largely in trying cases where soldiers
tired Of the restraints OF camp life have
run away.
Private Thomas Dun, OF the First Di-
vision Hospital. and formerly Of the
Third Virginia, who had the fistc en-
counter with the negro. which led to the
so-called riot of the Nirginians, has
been acquitted and restored to duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
CAMP MEADE ITEMS.
Colonel smith, OF Pittsburg, over
come by the Heat.

CAMP MEADE. MIDDLETOwN. PA,
August 23.-Colonei Norman NJ. Smith. OF
Pittsburg. arrived Ia camp this evening
al the head of the Second Battalion OF
the Eighteenth Pennsylvania RegimSnt.
from Fort Delaware He was overcome
bv the heat on the march from the ears
to camp, and was removed 10 his quar-
ters iu a carriage. Ills cOnc,uou . .,t
serious. There are few serious cases OF
sickness.
Additional land has been acquired and
the camp will be extended toward Harris
burg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
CoRREspoNDENrs BARRED OUT.
Not Allowed by tb- Authorities to
Land at Habana.

HABANA, August 23.-9 p. M.-Delay-
ed in transmisslOn.)-The authorities have
declined 20 allow the landing Of num-
Der of American correspondents, who ar
rived off the harbor this morning from
Santiago de Cuba, among them represen-
tatlves of the New York Herald, the New
York World, the Chicago Record the
New York Evening Post, and the Phila-
delphia Press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SPAIN, FRANCE, AND RUSSIA.
Treaty of Alliance Said to Have Been
Signed.

LONDON, August 2f.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times says:
zone paper here declares boldly. on the
authority Of an anonymous French diplo-
mat, that owing to NJ. Hanoteuxs exer-
tions, a treaty of alliance has been signed
between Spain, France, and Russia. with
the object of counteracting the Anglo
German influence in Morocco Other
papers mention the matter but without
affirming that the treaty has been actu-
ally signed.
"The idea of permanent rapprochment
between France and Spain is certainly in
the air, and may in time assume con-
siderable practical importance. II had
its origin IN Frances role in the peace
negotiations. and reports of friction with
England over Spanish military activity
in the neghborhood of Gibraltar"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24

be made TO prevent such reflection upon
the capacity OF Hampton Roads. and such
an injury 10 the enormous interests CEN
tered there.
cannot believe that transportation
companies are responsible for this move.
Hampton Roads will accommodate over
and over again all the vessels the United
States owns. without detriment to any
interest. / hope you Will. through the col
umns of your paper and In other ways,
do everything in your power to prevent
such an injury being worked TO the inte-
rests of Hampton Roads. and to those OF
the State of Virginia. NJ. f.. INGALLS,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SAMPSON RETURNS TO NEW YORK.
He and other Commissioners Leave
for Cuba Next week.

WASHINGTON. August $.-Admiral
SAMPSON left Washington at o'clock
this afternoon, on the Congressional
Limited. for New York and tomorrow
viii go aboard his flagship. the New
york which will be put in dry-dock at
once for repairs.
Admiral Sampson will leave for Cuba
about September %. The members of
the commission will probably go on the
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24

the distribution OF delicacies and other
things 10 make them comfortable.
According to the best information to
be had. President Mckinley will go TO
Montauk Point sooner than was at first
expected, as he is anxious to see for him.
self the condition of the men who fought
at Santiago, and how they are being
cared for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
Conditions Favorable for showers.

This is Farmer k.yans's daily weather
bulletin, issued yesterday:
'eThe barometer pressure Is highest over
the South Atlantic States and lowest on
the eastern Rocky Mountain slope, north
ern plateau district, and west Lake re-
gion. The temperature has risen In nearly
an sections since yesterday morning The
weather is cloudy in the Missouri and
Upper Mississippi valleys. the New Eng
land States. and portions Of the South
west. Rain has fallen on the Florida PEE
ninsula and at scattered points elsewhere.
Conditions are becoming favorable for
showers in this vicinity"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
THE SCK AT MONTAUK.
One Thousand Patients In Hospital;
Two Hundred without Cots.

NEW YORK, August 23.-Colonel For
wood reports over 1000 patients In the
general hospital at Camp Wyckoff to-day.
and 800. or more. sleeping on the floor.
there being no cots for them.
The Red Cross people are now giving
speclal attention to the men OF the regu-
var army, who have been overlooked In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SITUATION At MANILA.
Trouble Between Rebels and Ameri-
cans Exaggerated.

MANILA. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, Au-
gust 23-The rumors of troIble. between
the natives and the Americans are for
the most part unfounded. The fact is
that the insurgents have been unwilling
TO dsarm until assured of the perman-
ence of American protection.
The distrust felt as to the Spanish
bank. which originated i'm rumors as to
an excessive note issue to aid the Spanish
authorities, led 10 a run on that .nstitu-
ton, but tho British banking houses
came 10 its assistance and averted a
failure.
Business is now becoming brisk. The
distractions in the River Pasig, which
flows through the town, have been re-
moved, and the water-works have re-
sumed operations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
PROMPT ACTION IN NORFOLK.
Business-Men Appoint Committee
to Go to Washington.

That the people of Norfolk and Newport
News are thoroughly aroused on the sub
ject Of the fleet being withdrawn, is
shown by the following specials, received
by the Dispatch last night from those
cities:
NORFOLK, VA, August 23.-The Board
of Trade and Business-Men's Association,
at a called meeting tonight, took action
upon the reported order OF the Navy De-
partment that the mosquito fleet, now
being moblizcd in Hampton Roads, should
be broken up and the ships sent to New
York, Boston, and Newport. a story sent
out from Washington last night stated
that some of the steamship lines here had
complained that the naval vessels OBJ
structed the channel. and to this the
meeting of tonight is due.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
II. S. Herman, Yice-president of the body,
and the leading men of the city were pres
ent A committee, composed OF Hon.
George T. Bowden, Hon. w. j. Young,
and City-Sergeant John f. Lawler was
appointed to wait upon the Secretary of
the Navy and protest against the re
moval of the ships: The committee at
once telegraphed the Secretary, asking for
an audience on Thursday morning next,
and that he do not order the ships away
until this audience is held. The commit
tee will be met at Washington by Senator
Martin. who will use his influence in fur
thering Its desires.
TRANSPORTATION MEN DENY.
REPRESENTATIVES of every transportation
line here. with one exception, We're pres
ent. and stated that their lines had not
entered any com iaint 20 the presence OF
the warships. The transportation compa-
MES representatives will accompany the
committee from the Board of Trade on its
Journey to Washington, and will inyestl-
gate the statement made that any line
entering here had ever made such COM
plaint as the one mentioned.
Captain j. ". McCarrick, Of the Clyde;
Mr.. NJ. Il. Crowell, Of the Old Dominion:
Mr.. c. W. Callahan, OF the Norfolk and
Washington, and Mr. r. n. Wright, Of
the Merchants and Miners Line. all de-
MED knowledge OF any complaint having
been made OF the presence Of the ships,
and were indignant that a story so pre-
posterous had ever been given out. At
tention was called TO the fact that the
presence of the ships here is profitable
to the steamship lines, and that they
would be the last to attempt TO drive
them away. Business and transportation
circles are worked up over this matter as
they have not been before for years, and
the matter will in all probability be sifted
to the bottom.
The rendezvous continues 10 attract
thousands Of excursionists from all sec
tions Of the country. The fact that the
big ships of Schley's and SIMPSONS fight
ing squadrOns will not come here imme-
diately, causes the keenest disappont-
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
JAMAICA FOR ANNEXATION.
Preparing for Vote on Becomins
Part OF United states.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, August 23-
Coincidently with the West Indian sugar
conference, to assemble at Barbados,
on September Sd, for the purpose Of pro-
testing against sacrifice of the Colonies,
Jamaica il preparing a plebiscite to the
British Parliament. requesting permis-
sion TO endeavor to arrange for annexa-
ton to the United States. The promoters
of this movement are endeavoring to Sc
cure inter-colonial cooperation, but they
are not depending upon 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
MEDICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.
Meeting mt Virginia Beach-special
Rates via &. .S d.

For the meeting OF the Medical Society
Of Virginia at Virginia Beach the Chesa'
peake and Ohio will sell tickets from Rich
mond TO Virginia Beach and return on Au-
gust 9th to September lst, inclusive at
rate Of $3.50 round trip. Tickets limited
for return passage to September 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
pox OF. POISONED CANDY.
Arrest of Woman supposed to He
connected With Sending IL.

STOCKTON, CAL. August 23.-Mrs. Ada
Rotkin was arrested at o'clock to-
n,ght for supposed connection with the
sardine OF box OF poisoned candy 10
,srs John P Dunning, at Dover, Del.
from the eating OF which mrs; punning
and her sister, Mrs. J. Polk Dean, died
shortly afterwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SICK SOLDIERS AT NEW YORK.
Fifty from Fort Thomns-A Hum
Jred from Tampa.

NEW YORK, August 23.-One hundred
and fifty sick soldiers arrived here to-
day. Fifty were from Fort Thomas, KY.
and the remainder from Tampa, Fla. The
fifty from Fort Thomas were members OF
the Eighth and Fourteenth New YORK
Volunteers. They were IN charge OF
Lieutenant Charles. The others included
men from various regiments. All had
leave of absence, to recuperate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
.nememher the Mninev

place to get good Bicycles at loY prices
and easy terms-Eclipse. Liberty, and
others.
GEORGE J. FREEDLEY, Agent
Nineteenth and Cary streets.
T.. NJ. Hunter Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
II th. Baby I. cu,ttnr r..sA

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup.
for children teethins. II so0hes the
child. softens tho gums. allays all psin.
sures wind collie. and - the best remedy
for diarrhoea- Twenty-Five cents bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
Sunday at Forest Lodge.

A pleasant outing for business men is
the trip 10 Forest Lodge from Saturday
evening 20 Monday morning. for which a
special rate Of $50 is given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
Indignation at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, August d.
Special )-The people Of Newport News
and Old Point are justly indignant over
the reported orders of the Navy Depart
ment. sending the warships now mobi-
lzing in Hampton Roads, to northern
ports. caused, it is said. by steamboat
companies running in and out Of Old
Point raising objections on the ground
that the presence of so many ships is
detrimental to shipping.
If the vessels are not wanted at Old
Point. Newport News will gladly receive
them. There is sufficient water here to
accommodate the naves Of the world,
and an effort is now being made to have
the Navy Department rescind its orders.
The Council and Easiness-Men's AssO-
citation tonight took action pettionlng
the department to order a grand naval
review at Old Point in the near future,
and the Virginia delegation in Congress
will be asked to use it's influence in this
direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
The Weather.

, WASHINGTON. August 3D.
Irilp Forecast for Wednesday:
For enthusiastically fair
I weather: continued high tempe
nature Wednesday ana Ihursday, with
prospects OF relief by thunder-storms
Thursday night, south to southwest
winds.
For North and South Carolina-Gene-
rally fair weather; continued high tempe
rature wednesday and Thursday; south
erly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHhOND
vE,crEpnAY uas ciear and hot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
7RIGG VICTORIOUS,
RChn'd Locomotive Works Low
sstBiddsI on TOTpGdO-Boats'
CONTRACTS WILL PAY WELL,
gcceSs 10 Cheap Material and Cheap
Transportation Here,
WORK FOR NORFOLK MAYNARD.

,,pxcr in the Employment of I'm
dlscipIincd Negro Troops-Personni,
PostaI, and Army Notes OF Inter
est.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
POSTAL.

Allan G. Morton has been commissioned
s fOurth-class postmaster At Locust, n. G.
New offices have been established as
follows: Spring. Iredell county. y. c.
Eusebius r. Goodman, postmaster; Ann
Lee county. Va, William Il. Nem. post
master
W. r.. Dickinson, OF Millboro' Springs;
John j. McKenna, OF Lynchburg. and
Hassen Brantley. have been appointed
railway mail clerks.
The following order was issued to-day;
Commencing the 25th instant an addi-
tional daily exchange OF inner registered
sacks will become operative between
Richmond and Newport News, sacks TO
leave Richmond at 3:i5 r. NJ. and Newport
News al A. NJ. via the Norfolk, Newport
News, and Richmond X. =. O."
Among the fourth-class pos'masters ap-
pointed to-day were the following: J. H.
Little. vice n. y. Little, resigned, AT
Heath. Union county, n. c.; A. J. Parker
vice ]. ". Satterwaite, resigned. Speed
Edgecomb county. n. g; J. J. Spivey'
vice c. W. Brown, removed. at Tabor
Columbus county, n. c.; Walter Sim