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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
GOLF TOURNAMENT At AIKEN.
Southern Cross Championship Won
Nv Leeds from keene.

AIKEN. S. c., March 1.-THE Southern
Cross championship was won to-day by
Herbert c. Leeds, the founder of the Pal
metto Golf Club, and for two years the
holder Of hat trophy, from Foxhall
Keene. by a score Of five up and four TO
NAV. The weather was all that could be
desired for good golf, and large galleries
were I'm attendance. both in the forenoon
and I'm the afternoon.
The features of the game were phenom-
onaI drives on the part OF Leeds and APP
nroach shots on that of Keene. on seve-
raj occasions Leeds drove from teeing-
ground to green. and his opponent made
some of the most remarkable and pref
fest iron-shots played on the club
grounds this season.
The Consolation, or Aiken, cup was con-
tested by Messrs Kemp and Gray, the
former winning. ! I'D and Q to play.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
NouinntiOn of Postmnsters.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Presl-
laut nominated the following postmasters
to-day: 49,
Florida-Louis Otto, Key West.
Georgia-N. +. Awtrey, La Grange j.
NJ. Alexander, Dawson; = a. smith
Americas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

worst cases OF cold in one day, and
dvspepsia Of seven years standing was
cured with three walls Of the Dyspepsia
cure. ] have had very severe head
an hour by the Headache Cure. My
wife suffered greatly from sleeplessness,
and one vial Of Nerve Cure gave her per-
feet relief. 1 sincerely pray Gods bless
ing upon the proprietors OF the valuable
Wunyon has a separate specific for each
d,sesse. For sale by druggists, mostly
Ok cents a bottle. If In doubt, write TO
prof Munyon at Philadelphia, Pa, and
oct medical advice free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Mitchell, Enfield, n. Ca m~oney-order
office; Amanda J. Ellis. Elbaville. n. c.:
Aaron Il. Moore, Elkton. n. c., and Lille
r. Gravely. Stockton, Va.-not money
order offices.
A new office has been established at
Scrabble, Rappahannock county, Va,
with Robinson c.. Hisle as postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
The AIumnae Tea.

The tea given last evening at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Harvey Clarke. on Grace
street. by the alumnae OF the Woman's
College. proved al enjoyable afalr. Inc
was quite large, ana the
musical and other features OF the eve
ning's exercises most excellent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

A m o n z o
strongest n
dorsers OF Pro-
fessor NJ U n
yon's Remedies
arr leading
or
all denomina-
lions. Rev. NJ.
u. Andrews OF
W . 5 I fl cid,
Mass, writes:
II wish to add
my testimony
in favor or
Mu n y On
II o ~rnoeopathic
Home Rene
dies. have
used The Cold
Cure. Dyspep-
sla Cure, Nerve
G. G, a
Headache Cure
in my family
with perfect
$ g faction.
These remedies
are " o r { n
their weight in
gold. In my
family they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
THE JURY D|ISAGbbhu'
Deadlock In the Killer nar"e'
GnSe.

Case.
LURAY, VA, March H.-(specla'1-
CAPTAIN r.. S. Parks, attorney for the
Commonwealth, closed the argument ID
the Kibler case this afternoon speaking
for four hours.
His effort Is regarded as one OF the
finest ever made In the Page Courthouse,
The jury, after remaining OUT To- ~
bolfr and forty minutes. did not bring IN
> verdict and the case was continued
until tomorrow. This evidence or disa-
rreement Is considered a good omen TOT
Kibler. IL took the jury on the nrst trla,
thirty minutes 10 bring IN a Yerdict oi
murder In the FIRST degree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
SHO ES,
@H@sz~D@zzz~---@s-a
The Usual Friday Prices

put on the remnant lots to-day
marvellous. Take look. Here's
q hint:
One table Ladies First Grade
Rubber Shoes, good assort- 1Er
ment sizes, from SOC. to-. lOS'
One table Mems 50 and 81 Tan
and Calf Shoes, winter
weights, and the closing $1.49
price.
One rack Ladies' Lace Cloth
Top, patent tip, $3.50 value qua
ranteed, c, d, L, all & 40
sizes YA''/
One rack Misses Shoes, button,
patent tip,and worked holes. 400
Remnant sale. ......... f/E'
Other small lots-not enough
to advertise-worth your while to
look.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Mr.. r. J.. Sheahy. Messrs. j. Louis sun
van and NJ. l.. Smith sans ~delighttully
The Harp That once Through Tara
Halls" and the Fulton Mandolin ana
Guitar club discoursed some very pretty
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
To cure a Cod in one pay.

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Iaoleta'
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure, 25c. The genuine has Ia d. 9.
on each tablet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Prayers for Munyon.
A Leading New England Clergy
man Invokes Divine Blessing Upon
Professor Munyon's Humane
Work.

People like ministers OF the Gospel
who live for their fellow-men, are most
ardent in their approval OF anything that
is OF material benefit TO the human race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
ROBSON Postmaster at CuIpeper.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Senate
to-day confirmed K. Lee ROBSON 10 10
postmaster at Culpeper, va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Cards. BIl-Heads. sta'emsnts. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbi,lz.
Dodgers. SC. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. wtil give you
coed work at same prices you pay fsr
inferior work. send a. Jour orders and
we viii g~uasantee satisfaction In syssS
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

I lot Q different patterns, both Ecru and
White, are to be sold at % pair.
I lot, both Ecru and White, are 10 De
sold at 60c. pair.
1 lot are TO be sold at SOC. a pair.
9 different patterns, 3 n BIZ yarus
long, White and Ecru, sue.
2 STYLES. Ecru and White, 3 yards long,
SOC.
l lot of 9 patterns, both Ecru and
White, 39c.
r lot of Ecru and White, 31-2 yards
long, are to be offered at Sl.1o pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
S~maIl.Priced Lace Gurtains..A Sensation.

Once a year the big lace curtain mills sell off all the small
lots of Lace Curtains. In some instances there are only one pair
of a pattern, never more than six, and for that reason a great
great big slice is taken off the cost before any retailer Will buy
This wear, THROUGH a compliment to the opening of the new store
this manufacturer sold us his balance OF stock without COMPETE
ton, and you are invited to a bargain least which VIII gladden.
the heart of many a Richmond housekeeper. Hotel-keepers and
merchants will be sent sample strips on application, and when
some limit to price is mentioned.
epecal features of the sale: 2ne pairs are to be sold. Every pair is perfect
and warranted to wash. Both White and Ecru. We estimate it will take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

l lot Of Ecru and White, 31-2 yards
long. are to be offered at $40.
/ lot, 3 IL yards long, White and Ecru.
will be offered at 0Sc.
1 lot Of Ecru only, 31-2 yards long,
S1.33.
1 lot Of Ecru only, 31-2 yards long, are
TO be offered at 81. 10.
l lot Of both Ecru and White, full 31-2
yards long, are TO be offered at $1.40.
l lot of White only are to be offered at
$1.35 pair.
|%spllpfA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

There are q different kinds. We mem
inches wide: Side-Band Stripe Taf-
fetas, IL inches wide; Lace-Stripe
Gros-Grains, cross stripes, 4 inches
wide; Roman-Stripe MORE. 4 inches
wide; Bright Two-Faced Satin Stripes,
4 t-2 inches wide; White MORE Taf-
fetas, intersecting stripes OF bright
colors. 4 inches wide; White Taffetas.
1 inches wide. intersecting stripes OF
1-f-inch width. Blacks and colors;
White Taffetas. A inches wide. mar
row satin edge and Battenburg stitch
embroidered-all at &c. a yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05
PART ]
THE OLD BUCCANEER.
CHAPTER L

THE OLD SEA-DOG AT THE ADMIRAL
BENBOW.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05

and L had my own reasons for think
| ing that the stranger was mistaken,
even supposing he meant what he said.
But it was no affair of mine, thought;
and, besides, IL was difficult to know
what to do. The stranger kept hang
ing about just inside the inner door.
peering around the corner like a cat
waiting for mouse. OnceI stepped out
myself into the road, but he Immediate
| " called me back, and, as l did not obey
quick enough for his fancy, most hor-
rible change came over his tallowy
face, and he ordered me in, with an
oath that made me jump.
As soon as I was back again he re-
turned to his former manner, half
fawning, half sneering, patted me on
the shoulder, told me was good boy,
and he had taken quite fancy to me.
81 have a son of my own said he, "as
like you as two blocks, and he's all the
pride of my art. But the great thing
for boys is discipline, sonny-discip-
line. Now, if you had sailed along of
Bill, you wouldn't have stood there to
be spoke to twice-not you. That was
never Bills way, nor the way of such as
sailed with him. And here, sure
enough, is my mate Bill, with a spy
glass under his arm, bless his old art,
to be sure You and nell just go back
into the parlor, sonny, and get behind
the door. and we'll give Bill little sur
prise-bless his art, I say again"
So saying the stranger backed along
with me into the parlor, and pat me be-
hind him in the corner, so that we were
both hidden by the open door. 1 was
ole cd
fancy, and it rather added to my fears
TO observe that the stranger was GER
tainly frightened himself. He cleared
the hilt of his cutlass and loosened the
blade in the sheath; and all the time
we were kept waiting there he kept
swallowing as if he felt what we used
to call lump in the throat.
fro BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05
Powdered Crab as a Medicine.

A Russian journal that has recently
come under our notice calls attention
to the fact that for some 20 years past
the inhabitants of malarial locality
in the government of Kharkov have used
powdered crabs with great success in
the case of feyers. The powder is pre-
pared in the following way: Live crabs
are poured over with ordinary whisky
until they get asleep; they are then put
on bread pan i'm a hot oven, thorough
~ dried and pulverized, and the powder
passed through q fine sieve. One dose,
teaspoonfu1, is generally sufficient to
cure the intermittent fever; in very OBJ
stinate cases second dose is required.
Each dose is invariably preceded by a
glass Of aloe brandy asa purgative. The
powder is used in that locality in pref
erence to quinine. So says tie journal.
We will not vouch for it--N- Y. Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05
THE CANNY SCOT.
Some Examples of His Unconscious
HumOr.
fro BE Continued


On his first visit to Aberdeen an Eng
lish commercial traveller, having re-
ceived some marks of kindness from
one of its inhabitants, exclaimed, in
an offhand way, on his departure:
eff at any time you or any of your
people come up to London, don't put
up at hotel, but come to u.s."
"Oh, thank ye!" replied the Scot, la
conically, and away the southron went.
Six months passed, and the English
man had long forgotten the incident.
when, to his surprise, he received one
morning the following note:
my Dear Friend: As myself, my wife
and four children are coming up to Lon
don for fortnight, we will be glad to
avail ourselves of your kind invitation"
Facing the situation with unquestion-
able courage, the southerner put him
self to unutterable inconvenience to ac-
commodate his guests. He took them
everywhere, paid for everything, and,
at the end of the stipulated time, they
announced their departure. The host
accompanied them to the station, and in
the fullness of his gratitude at the ex-
odus, invited the father to have part
ing drink.
"Come along, old fellow! What is
it to be? Whisky and soda, as usual?
Two Scotches and soda. please, missi"
''Na, nal" replied the Scot, solemnly,
'nane O. that! Ye've been vera guild to
me and mine durin' the last FORTNIGHT
-hae ta'en us everywhere and paid for
everything! Ma, ma! Well hae toss
for the last!"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05

was so, .sI have only one thing to say to
you, SIR" replies the doctor, that ii
you keep on drinking rum the world
viii soon be quit of a very dirty scoun-
dreli''
The old fellows fury was awful. He
sprung to his feet, drew and opened q
sailors clasp knife, and. balancing it
open on the palm of his hand, threat
ened to pin the doctor to the wall
The doctor never so much as moved.
He spoke to him, as before, over his
shoulder. and in the same tone of voice;
rather high, so that all the room
might hear, but perfectly calm and
steady:
eff you don't put that knife this in
slant into your pocket, I promise, upon
my honor, you shall hang at the next
assizes."
Then followed a battle of looks be-
tween them; but the captain soon
knuckled under, put up his weapon, and
resumed his seat, grumbEng like beat
en- dog.
'And now, SIR" continued the doctor,
''since know there's such a fellow in
my district. you may count I'll have an
eye on you day and night. I'm not a
doctor, only; I'm magistrate; and if
catch a breath of complaint against
you, if it's only for piece of incivility
like tonight, I'll take effectual means
to have you hunted down and routed
out of this. Let that suffice"
Soon after DIR. Livesey's horse came
to the door, and he rode away; but the
captain held his peace that evening, and
for many evenings to come.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05
Worry.

Don't worry. Don't worry about
something that you think may happen
tomorrow, because you may die to-
night, and tomorrow will find you be-
yond the reach of worry. Don't worry
over a thing that happened yesterday.
because yesterday is a hundred years
away. If you don't believe it, just try
to reach after it and bring it back.
Don't worry about anything that is
happening to-day, because to-day will
last Is or 20 minutes. Don't worry
about things you can't help, because
worry only makes them worse Don't
worry about things you can help, be-
cause then there's no need to worry.
Don't worry at all. If you want to be
penitent now and then it won't hurt
you bit to go into the sacLcloth and
ashes business a little 1t, will do you
good. But worry, worry, fret. fret, fret
why. there's neither sorrow, Peni-
tence, strength, penance, reformation,
hope, nor resolutions in it. It's merely
worry.-EdinburghS Scotsman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05

uel after coming within their range
They have a clear sweep Of the Potomac
for ten miles. and the guns have power
TO throw their masses of metal dis
lance of Il miles.
The scenery about them is beautiful.
picturesque and peaceful Smooth
sloping swards of grass greet the eye
There are trees, shrubbery and hedge
fences in sight; but no sign of eannons
or fortifications. The enemy could take
no aim, unless at the cannons while
they are for a second on the surface,
in the act OF firing. 1t takes 10 sec
onds for a shot to go seven miles. The
guns arc perfectly safe from the enemy.
And in addition to these batteries the
submarine mines which have been laid
IN the channel OF the Potomac would
prove to be powerful enough to de-
stroy any ships OF war in the world
At last the national capital is safe from
attack by water.
During the past two months of hasty
prepare ton defeDseS for our larger
cities have been completed. Because OF
the necessity of this work the presi-
dent has sought delay. He has also
prayed and hoped for peace. Our peo-
pie have been too anxious for war. too
anxious to rush into hostilities. AS n
matter of fact, if this country had IN
dertaken to at once avenge the crime
which was committed in Havana har-
Dor we would have been Inundated by
temporary defeat at the han1s of the
perpetrators OF that crime.
Everyone wildly remembers the
shock which filed our land when news
came of the explosion of the Maine;
and the president was advised by many
men of prominence TO at once send our
fleet to lombard Havana, and arbitrate
afterwards. But he wisely forebore and
resisted such counselcrs.
Every day OF delay made this country
stronger and made Spain weaker. Our
resources were being developed; and
all the while the financially and morally
rotten government at Madrid was grow
i ing weaker. The president sought to
quiet our people by automatically over
| looking the Maine disaster. But he and
all of us realized that the starvation of
the Cubans was set aside in the public
mind, and the Maine disaster was fore
most. Over all, sternly searching for
the truth, was the piercing eye of the
! American eagle
| Finally the senate committee on for
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05

eign relations held an investigation
which demonstrated and fixed the re-
sponsibility for that awful crime. From
the moment of the publication of that
report there was but one sentiment
among our people, and that was for
revenge They called not for repa-
ration The Spaniards might have
given us back our battlesh;p. in effect,
by paying indemnity; but the crirai-
mails could not give us back our sailors
Poor fellows! They died in the service
of their country, without having an
opportunity to fire a shot in defense of
themselves, in defense of the flag, or
in defense of the national honor.
One of the most effective utterances
In congress concerning the Maine dis
aster was delivered by young con-
gresham from the Mississippi valley,
who dramatically quoted these lines of
Kipling:
Lord. God of Hosts, be with US vet
LeSt we forget; lest we forget"
That sentiment pervaded the land.
1t permeated the atmosphere of the
capital city. 1t was on the Inns and in
the hearts of all as we calmly awaited
the long delayed report of the naval
court OF inquiry. 1t was repeated TO the
president and to the members of the
cabinet 1t was recited in our public
schools; and all public men PRAYED for
patience on the part Of the people and
for patriotic determination TO remem-
Der the crime, and punish it.
After many centuries of misrule- saw
agery, barbarity, there came a time
when Vengeance is Mine. I will re-
pay, saith the Lord was quoted. and
the human instrumentality for fbe di-
vine vengeance upon people that
thriVed upon crime was the renuhIic
winch grew upon the soil of the bemis-
Pnere which had been discovered by
columbus This vengeance is for the
brutal lngratitude of Spain to the dis
co'erer' Tor the crimes committed by
the freeDooters CoFtez, Pixarro and
other eminent criminals sent here nv
SPAIN TO spread devastation throuebout
the land; criminals who marked and
oiazed their pathways with the blood of
innocent aborigines. The original in
haDitants OF America were unciviIized-
but 1t was Spain that made them saw
ages And now the flag of that country
must leave this hemisphere forever
Thank Godi
When Cuba is free and indeDen5e,t
let US ali take day together and sipg
the long-meter doxology, witt, JUNCTION.
Praise God. from Whom All Rless;n.-,
SMITH D. FRY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05
STANDARD OF SPAIN.
At Last 1t Must Leave the Western
Hemisphere Forever.
After Centuries of Savagery and Bar
barity the Cruel SpanIards Are
About to Receive Their
Just Deserts.
Especial Washington letter.

From the day of the declaration of
President Cleveland that the United
States had right to interfere with
the brutal conduct of the war in Cuba
it was inevitable that the crisis between
Spain and the United States should
some day eliminate.
The report OF the senate committee
on foreign relations on the resolution
recognizing the independence of the
Cuban republic gave TO the American
people and to the world statements OF
facts which had not been developed by
investigation or by the public press.
That report showed to the world that
the warfare of the Spaniards was re-
duced TO the savagery cf numbering lit
tie children and torturing innocent
women in a manner too horrible to be
described in polite language.
The fiendishness of the Spanish race
has no parallel in the history of the
civilized world. Those people have had
their churches, their priests, bishops,
their cathedrals and all of the devel-
Oped paraphernalia for the diSsemina-
ton of the Christian religion-a re-
Ggion of love. And yet, as the centuries
passed and intelligence of right was
disseminated. the Spaniards became
worse and apparently less capable OF
refinement of feeling.
The crusaders bucllled sword in a
cause no more holy than the cause OF
humanity which has led the United
States into armed conflict with the as.
sassins of our sailors, the torturers OF
the Cubans and the murderers of the
Aztecs and Peruvians.
The people of this country have been
impatient and their representatives
have received scores and hundreds OF
kilograms and letters manifesting the
Impotence of the people; and for e
time the president himself was assailed
in public prints. on the street corners
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-05

and throughout the entire country be-
cause he did not take speedy action
TO avenge the destruction of the bat
tleship Maine and the villainous muir
der of our sailors.
We in Washington, who understand
the situation, have not been impatient
with the president at all. We under
stand that this great country, like a
giant as compared with Spain, had
been bound and manacled by penuri-
BUSINESS. Congressional appropriations
had been so small and niggardly that
our sea coast defenses were practical
ly 6ismantled; while our war vessels
were without shot. shell or powder
with which to make the great guns eff
fective. President Mckinley under
stood this matter thoroughly. AL
though he was as anxious as any citi-
zen of the country to drive from this
peaceful continent the savages of Spain,
he maintained a dignified silence, re-
sorted 10 the delays OF diplomacy, and
held congress in check until the army
and navy were well equipped and ready
to strike the blow.
Only as late as April the defenses
of the national capital were completed.
On that Saturday afternoon the sec
rotary of war, with leading army Off
GERS, went down the river to make final
tests of the disappearing guns near
Fort Washington and Sheridan's point.
The guns were found TO be in position,
ready for business, and several shots
were fired.
These great guns are situated on
slightly rising knobs, in solid masonry,
zoo feet from the rivers brink. No ri
fed cannon on earth could penetrate
the heavy clay soil TO that depth. With
in the masonry are built disappearing
gun carriages, which work perfectly.
BY turning a lever the gun and car
riage. weighing a total of about 200. OOO
pounds. gradually rise to the surface, a
button is pressed, the gun is fired. and
the recoil causes it to settle gently back
into its place.
Each gun is loaded and sighted down
in that masonry cavern. The river is
plated. and the aim is taken to strike
any object entering a certain plat. II
is marvellous to see the gunners down
there, sighting their great guns by
mathema tics.
Three shots were fired, at distances
OF three miles, FIVE miles and seven
miles, and the points indicated in the
river were struck with absolute pre-
| cision. The guns belch forth GOO
pounds of solid metal. and hurl them
that distance with as much accuracy
as an experienced riieman would pick
off an enemy at distance of 100 yards
There are seven of these guns. Their
exact location has never been given
and will not be given for publication.
They are on the Virginia and Maryland
| shores OF the Potomac; and no fleet OF
] war vessels could pass up the chan