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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Raptist Missionary Circle Meets.

The Womans BAPTIST Missionary Circle
net i'm the 'Pine-Street church Al ! T. NJ.
Mrs Hatcher I'm the chair, Mrs. Williams
secretary Reports were read from ff-
teen Of the churches. SiX hundred dol
lars was the amount contributed during
the quarter. Several societies had no
representatives present on account Of se-
verify Of the weather. and the prOba-
bility Is that the total will exceed that
Of the previous quarter. which was larger
than any preceding. being 500 from the
Richmond churches. Grace-Street church
is the banner church this quarter. the
Woman's Societies having paid into The
mission Sl6S
Papers were read by Mrs. G. +. Will
liams on the Home Board and by Miss
Williugham on Relation Of State to For
eign Missions; also, one on the Educa-
tion Board by Miss Louie Williams.
The president called attention 10 the
fact that many Of the societies had been
conhning their contributions % the Home
and Foreign boards and that IL was de-
sirable that they keep i'm touch with an
of the boards Of the General Association.
Special emphasis was put on the needs OF
the State Mission and the Education
Board PRAYER was offered for the Bap-
tist women and children i'm cuba who are
and have been suffering dire persecution
IN their native land
The annual reports and election Of Off
GERS was postponed tin May nth. when
another meeting viii be called at the
tabernacle. At this time reports from
the wOmeu's meeting in Norfolk viii be
made and matters Of general missionary
interest discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
CAPTAIN LOCKWOOD NAMED.
The stuart Horse Gunrd VIII Pro-
babIy ReOr9nnizc Under Him.

If the Stuart Horse Guard cavalry
troop is reorganlzed, il is more than like
ly that Captain J. W. Lockwood, former
y adjutant Of she regiment, will take
command OF IL.
The committee 20 whom was entrusted
the duty Of selecting "a captain reported
10 a meeting Of the troopers last night
that they had waited upon Captain Lock-
wood and induced him 10 accept the OIL
fee. Captain Meredith who presided over
the meeting, spoke highly of the gentle
man whom the committee had agreed
upon, and then. taking his seat, called
for a motion looking 10 his election. Not
one of the troopers stirred. not because
they did not want Captain Lockwood.
but because each man seemed To- expect
some one else 20 speak. Captain Mere
dtth waited some five minutes or more
for "A motion. and none being made. he
adjourned the meeting until Monday
night next. when it is presumed captain
Lockwood will be chosen.
The troop will then De- reorg,plzed az
oUea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

The Committee from Richmond
Trade Hopeful of Ginning Its End.

Mr. II. :. Bosher, president of the T.
c. Williams Tobacco Company. who was
appointed, with Major James y. Patton,
a committee TO go To Washington and
protest in the name Of the Richmond To-
bacco Trade against the 12-cent tobacco
tax. returned yesterday morning. after
spending several days in the capital city,
working arduously to bring the Ways
and Means Committee around. lie was
followed 10y Major Patton last night
MIR. Bosher expressed himself as, at
least. hopeful of gaining the end, in
which the tobaccOnists all over the coun-
try are Interested. one solid foundation
ON which the Virginia tobacco-men build
their hopes is that Ohio is arrayed with
them. and Mark Hanna is working i'm the
committee for them. lie will also use
his influence and the influence Of his
"barr'r i'm the House, where the bill now
Is The tobaccouists are not so much
hghting the l2-ccut tax over the lV-cent
tax as the provision in the bin TO make
them pay an additional tax on the to-
bacco on which they have already paid
the former G-cent tax.
The matter OF cents viii not make
much difference but many Of the tobacco>
have a quantity Of tobac-
co already on hand. and they do not like
The idea of paying cents more. At the
meeting Of the Richmond manufacturers.
held last week. it was decided TO protest
most earnestly against this. Tobacco
nists from all over the country have
been i'm Washington this week fighting
just this thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Nnnnish T0rpehn-nnnfs NipiInnt.
WADE HAMPTON 0N THE WAR.
VIII Volunteer Himself II Necessary.
EnthuSinSm Among COnfederatcS.

CHARLESTON. S. c., April 2s-At q
meeting of the Confederate veterans of
South Carolina. i'm annual convention
here, General Wade Hampton spoke. and
caused the widest enthusiasm by the fol-
lowing reference 10 the war with Spain:
My old comrades. we know what war
is. / DO not hesitate TO say that ] regret
the one I'm which We are now entering.
but YOU are South Carolinans; You are
sons of the men who have shed immortal
glory ON the Palmetto flag i'm the past
and / would rather die than think that
South Carolina would not respond to ;he
caH made ON her for volunteers. And
old as l am, l can sUll ride on horse
back and wield Il sword; and if her quota
is not dned-if there is one name lacking
to make it FULL myself will volunteer.
This is our country, and it is our duty TO
make it tho champion of freedom for all
time TO come"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

are Companies and l., Of the Third
Regiment. organized by Captain Joseph
r.. Willard of Fairfax. and Captain
Thomas n. Miller, OF Lynchburg.
TROUBLE MAKING THEM UP.
There was some difficulty in making up
the composition of the three regiments.
many circumstances combining TO make
the task hard one. 1t was finally COM
peted, however. and the officials eX-
pressed themselves as confident that the
best arrangement possible had been made.
1t is not known yet whether the men
will be ordered here by companies or by
regiments and this will be decided later.
Daily reports to the Adjutant-General
indicate that the companies are being
recruited rapidly and ii is expected that
every one in the State will be mp to the
maximum strength before the camp
equipage necessary TO mobilization is re-
ceiVed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
BUSY SCENES Ar THE aRMORIuS.


Recruits StilI Coming Iu-Enthusi-
Hsm over Prospects Of service.
Through some channel the news reach
ed the Regimental Armory last night
that the companies To be mustered into
service would be \. b. G.. and f. The
announcement was received with mingled
rejoicing and disappointment Since the
war fever became epidemic a good deal
of enthusiasm has been shown, as the
men were all more or less anxious to be
mustered into the United States service.
Numerous awkward squads were upon
the warpath last night. and the armory
presented a very animated and busy
scene.
Recruits continue to pour i'm from all
sides. but the commandants have ac-
cepted the warning of the examining sur
geons. and only the best physical speci-
mems ale accepted.
Company A enlisted two men last night;
Company B. five; Company G., seven. and
Company f. three.
The Blues expect & reach the standard
I'm 70 day on So Captain Mayo said last
night that his company had a batch of
applications ON hand, which would solve
an their difficulties i'm this respect. Com
pany 4 il in much the same situation.
An the companies are enthusiastic over
the news that their offers Of service mad
been accepted.
Captain BossieuX Of Company 4. First
Regiment. who was the first captain M
the state 10 volunteer his services said
he hoped TO have his company up a. the
standard I'm a day or so. but he and his
men stood ready 10 march and 10 do
their duty no matter whether the ranks
were full or not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
NInN EnIirI ~ InfnnfrN.

FLOYD. VA. April 2S.-(SpeciaL)-F
several months past a cavalry company
has been in process Of formation M this
place. About fifty men have been en-
rolled. and officers elected who were a
short time since ordered 10 Richmond
to be- examined. Last night Captain
elect j. ". Elliott received a dispatch
from Adjutant-General Male. inquiring
II his company could be recruited 10
eighty-four men and 20 into service as
an infantry company. a meeting will
bee held on Saturday and an effort made
TO effect the change and enlist the re-
quisite number of men.
There WIS L sharp frost here last nIght.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
THE NEWS ON BROAD STREET.
bulletins tn Be Displayed on Dis
pntch boards al several stores.

Great crowds Of people have daily
thronged around the Dispatch bulletin
board since the war excitement became
SO intense. and every line Of news that
has been posted has been scanned with
absorbing interest.
The Dispatch bulletin service is both
prompt AID reliable. and practically every
important feature of the war news COM
ing 10 hand i'm the daytime has thus been
given 10 the public.
Desiring TO grSify as many Of It's
friends as possible. especially the ladie'.
while out on their shopping tours. the
Dispatch has put up boards at four points
on Broad street. at all of which the
same bulletins given al the main office
will be posted promptly. These are the
locations:
The Cohen Company, Broad and First
streets.
Julius Sycle & Son. Second and Broad.
Thalhimor Rrothers. Fifth and Broad.
Tie Globe, Seventh and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

factory and to the other five packing,
houses and TO the two shellhouses. In 4
brief time the explosives in these bujH-
ings were set of.
The works had been running night and
day, turning out rush orders for the gov
ernment, and a large amount Of ammu-
milton, ready for shipment was stored
in the packing houses. This was all de-
strOyed.
A few Of the men who were In the
buildings managed 10 escape. and they
ran about the country bewildered. They
could give no intelligent account Of the
cause OF the explosion. The bodies OF the
dead were horribly mangled. All the kill
ed were married, and leave families.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Deep Run Hunt Club Rnces-SprIng
Meeting.

on Saturday, April 30th. az O'Clock
and Monday. May %, 230. on Clubhouse
Grounds races are open 10 the public.
and can be reached by Lakeside street
ears, and special train from Elba Sta
tion. Admission, ~ cents. Tickets on
sale at George Schoen's. Branch Il. Al
lens. William Reugers, W {. Schmidrs.
jefferson Pharmacy. and Commonwealth
club. Postponed. Tickets and pro-
grsmme for Thursday and Saturday as
issued have been postponed " Saturday
and Monday. respectively.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
GOV. ATKINSON VOLUNTEERS
He Way Re Made Brigadier-iIc
CnIiS out Georeia's Quota.

ATLANTA. GA. April Ex-Governor w.
Y. Atkinson to-day rendered President
Mckinley. through the Georgia delegation
I'm Congress his services as volunteer.
The delegation will ask that he be ruade
q brigadier-general If the appointment
is made Governor Atkinson viii resign
as Governor OF Georgia.
The Governor also issued a proclama-
ton calling for volunteers to furnish the
necessary quota asked for in the recent
call Of the President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
FOR oUT-oF-TOwN sUBsCRIrERs.
The Picture Maine VIII He Sent 20
Our Patrons out of Town.

Yielding 10 the urgent requests Of our
subscribers I'm various parts OF the state.
we have concluded TO send tho hand
some souvenir picture OF the Inflated
battleship Maine by mail, upon the re-
ceipt Of one coupon and cents.
1t is "a colored picture Sl-4Il5, cleverly
executed In every detail. and taken from
an oil-painting done by +. N. Atwood In
1885. and owned by rgadier-General II.
A. Wheeler. 1t Will be found admirably
suited for framing.
In order 10 obtain the picture. cut out
a coupon. which will be found at the bot
tom of the last column OF the first page
Of the DISPATCH, and bring or send 1t
TO the Dispatch with cents.
Persons desiring the picture by mail
should be careful TO write their names
and addresses plainly. Address PICTURE
DEPARTMENT. the Dispatch. Rich
mond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
CuEs EsApEAIXE AND OHIO
sundny cuttings Begin May Ist-Go
with Them.

Owing to the interest in war prepara-
ticns at Old Point, Norfolk. and vicinity,
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway have
decided To begin their high-class Sunday
Outing trains next Sunday. May lst.
These trains leave Richmond every
Sunday at $50 a. NJ, with connections at
old Point for Norfolk via Ocean View,
and hourly trains for Newport News.
Returning leave Old Point at 7:30 Z. NJ
The Sunday outing trains are composed
OF vestibuled. electr!c-lighted coaches OF
the highest standard. and run Oh fast
time. making 10 intermediate stops--wlth
abundant room for all, ana should not
be classed as an excursion train.
The rate OF 81 for the round trip will
be charged 10 either Old Point. ocean
View, or Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
NAVAL BILL AGREEMENT.
sixteen -BOnt-DcNtrOycrs--
one Thousand More Marines.

WASHINGTON, u. c., April 2S.-The
couferrees of the two houses reached an
agreement ON the naval appropriation bill
before adjouuius tonight
All The Senate Increases I'm tha way of
monitors and tOrpcdo-boats were adopted.
These increases include four monitors.
at $.3j0U0U. and sixteen instead Of twelve
torpcdo-boat dcstroycrs. All the otho. inn
portaut additions made by the Senate are
retained. The language in regard To the
enlistment of seamen was changed so as
to provide for Loco more marines.
4 provision was inserted giving the
Secretary of the Navy authority 10 enlist
volunteers mp TO the rank of commander.
This was done SO that the department
could avail itself Of the services of otii-
GERS of the American liners chartered 10y
the government.
The conference viii be reported to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
IIniH VIII Obscr,e TrentH.

PORT-AU-PRINCE HAITI. April 2s.-
The Haitian Government today officially
informed the United States Minister. AIR..
w. r. Powell, I'm response TO his demand
ON the government. that Haiti will fulsl
IT'S treaty with the United States I'm rec
gard To priVatecring. etc. during the war
between Spain and the United States.
Spanish Torpcdo-Bonts NigiIan..
GIhItALTAR. April 28 8 +. M.-Tnroc
Spanish tOrpcdo-bo8ts are constantly
cruising between Algeciras Bay. near
mere. and Getares Bay ut the entrance
OF the bay Of Gibraltar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
PONDER-WO DESTROYED
4 Number of EXpiosiOns-Six Work.
men <IIIed--Four Injured.


EASTON, PA. April zS.-A number Of
explosions occurred this afternoon in the
Atlantic Powder Company's works, and
the plant is now mass Of ruins. Six
workmcn were Killed and four others
were seriously injured, some probably
fatally
The works were situated in an isolated
spot seven miles out from Dover. in a
rough country. There were ten buildings
in the group. and all have been destroyed.
The first explosion occurred in one Of
the packing houses, and was caused, II
Is thought. by spark from the pipe OF
a smoker. The concUssion set on the eN-
plosives in another packing-house near
by. Debris and burning timber from the
wrecked buildings were carried high IN
the air and fell in a shower over the re-
manning buildings. setting fire TO the main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
THE OTHER SIDE OF IT
Madrid Understanding Of the MatanIss
BOmbardment.
" AMERICANS OBLIGED TO RETl. 1bT."
II is Admitted, However, That ScYc,al
SpaniafdS We're Killed.
IRON CLAD AGROUND.
Bianco Makes Rcpor, 20 This Eject
Our blockade Regarded as Illegal
spanish In Philippine Waters
Awaiting Dewey.

MADRID. April 2s.-The version of the
.bombardmeut of Matanzas by the United
States fleet which has reached here says
that after half an hours fighting the
Americans were Obliged 10 retreat"
Little credence is attached in Madrid
to the dispatches from New York, telling
OF the bombardment of Matanzas. as tho
latter conflict with the official reports"
The latter, I'm addition TO saying the
Americans "were obliged to retreat"
admit that several men were killed."
and that "sone damage was done 10 The
town." also saying that she American
loss is not known"
The forts Of Habana, it is announced
here. have not yet fired a single projec-
tile. the sannon-shots being merely signal
guns.
PHILIPPINE SITUATION.
An official dispatch from Manila. capital
Of the Philippines received to-day. says
the Spanish squadron. which has taken
up position several miles from Manila,
is still awaiting the arrival OF the United
states squadron under the command OF
Rear-Admiral Dewey The Governors
proclamation appealing to the patriotism.
honor, and religious preIudices of the
Spaniards ana otherwise melting them
10 animosity against the Americans, -
said to have had great effect upon the
people. who are alleged to be volunteer
ing i'm large numbers eager TO "repulsc
the enemy"
In the Senate to-day General Donoso
greatly eulogized the captain of the
transport Montscrrat for running tho
blockade. Admiral Bermeio. Minister OF
Marine, replying. said the government
had decided 10 confer q decoration ON
the officer.
OUR BLOCKADE ILLEGAL
Senator Toca declared that the Ameri-
can blockade OF a part OF the Cuban
coast was contrary TO International law.
and calculated To cause great injury tO
neutras. lie hoped that neutral Powers
would act in benalf Of their own ~
terests." aud urged the government -
issue a circular note to the Powers ca
planning the situation.
Admiral Bermejo promised that the
government would take up the question.
with a view 10 communicating It's conclu-
sions 10 the Powers.
An official dispatch from General Blanco
says: Part OF the enemys squadron has
gone eastward. one OF the American
ironclads has grounded opposite Dimas.
province of Pnar del Rio. and three
other ships are working 10 renoat ner.
Spanish volunteers are watching on
shore"
4 dispatch 10 III impartial from TIa-
bana says the insurgents attacked Arts-
misa. province OF Pinar del Rio. but We're
repused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
To the Public:

Friends Of the Dispatch would do us
a favor hy informing us Of any failure
on the part Of newsdealers, or news
boys ON railroad trains. to meet the
public demand Tor copies of this paper.
Information is also desired by US Of the
delinquency of any carrier in Richmond.
Manchester. or elsewhere.
THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
METHOD or IUsTERING IN.
The Instructions Issued by the War
Department..

The method of mastering the troops
into the national service has been detail
ed in lengthy instructions which have
just been issued by the War Department.
1t is provided th-t they shall. when mo-
bilized. be enlisted I'm the service of Uncle
sam by an officer of the United states
army designated FOR the purpose, ana
who is empowered To- administer the oath
OF allegiance. Following are portions oil
the instructions from the departments
During the organization of volunteer
regiment the adjut1nt quartermaster,
and. when absolutely necessary. the med
ical officers thereof. may be mustered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

Owing 10 the incement weather. the
Deep Run Hnnt races were postponed
10 Saturday. the Goth and Monday. May
2d. The Richmond Fredericksburg. and
Potomac railroad viii run special trains
from Elba al 1916 =. NJ. Saturday. the
2otb and at 2lJ r. M. Monday May "a.
stopping az convenient distance from tho
race-course. returning Immediately after
rho races
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
If,he Baby Is Uuttins Teeth

be sure and use that old ana weil-piei
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
Tor children tecthing. 10 soothes tho
child. softens the gums. sllays all pain.
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for dinrrhooa. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
RICHMOND = RENDEzyoUs
Nashville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and
Washington others.

Washington others.
WASHINGTON, April 28-It is now
said that the War Department officials
will avail themselves Of the facilities
offered by the cities Of Nashville, At
lanta, and Chattanooga for concentrat-
ing some OF the troops Of the volunteer
army.
Washington and Richmond are also
places at which these troops will be
concentrated.
The probability IS that other cities in
the South will also be selected for this
purpose but it is not likely that any
steps in the direction Of mobilization will
be taken for some weeks. at the earliest,
and it may be delayed beyond that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Missionary AZ the Mission.

T;cv J. g. Amber returned mission
airy from Japan. is announced to speak
tonight mt The Broad-Street Mission. 10
east Broad street The public is invited
TO hear his ADDRESS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Change I'm Schedule 0f Special Trains
10 Deep Run Hunt Club Races via
n r.. a u. H. II.

The Richmond Fredericksburg, and
Potomac Railroad Company will run
special trains on account OF the Deep
Run Hunt Club races, 10 leave Elba
Saturday, April 30th. at 14j +. NJ. and
Monday, May ID. at 215 T.. NJ. stopping
AT a convcGlent distance from the race
course. returning Immediately after
the races on dates mentioned.
Round-trip fare, % cents. Tickets on
sale az Elba thirty minutes before de-
parture OF trains. &. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

obey the orders Of the President OF the
United States. and the orders OF the oih-
GERS appointed over you, according 10 '"e
Rules and Articles OF War.
The oath having been administered 'ne
mastering officer will cause the oIncefs
and enlisted men TO subscribe 10 'he
same by signing their names IN the aP-
prOpriate column OF the muster-in ron
% Three copies OF the muster-in roll
will be made and as soon as possioie
after muster In. the mastering officer WI!
forward one copy % tse Adjutan -Gene-
raj Of the army, one copy 10 the AdJu-
tant-General OF the State, and the tnlfd
copy will be returned 20 the regimehtai
company. or detachment commander
y. Five copies of the muster-out loh
viii be made and disposed oi 10y the mus
tering officers as follows. one 10 De Seh'
10 the adjutant-genera OF the army. t"O
10 the paymaster by whom the troops are
10 be paid. one 10 the Acknowledgement
OF the state, and the fifth to the company
commander. who Will retain the same.
p. Whenever volunteers. or militia.
are mustered for final discharge. ON the
expiration OF their term Of service. a dis
charge will be furnished for each officer
and enlisted man. whether present or alb
sent. except deserters. The blank dis
charges Will be carefully nlled in. signed
by the commanding officer for the field,
STAFF. and band. by the captains for tneir
respective companies. and all counter
signed by the mastering officer. and by
him returned 10 those officers for de-
livery to the individuals.
a No officer OF the general stan OF
the militia force will boz mustered lnt0
the service without special authority from
the War Department
The Nuster-in OiHccr.
Lieutenant X. e. Croxton, First Infan-
try United States army. will muster the
State troops into the national service
Lieutenant Croxton is a Nirginian, being
Il native of Essex county. and Is q
brother Of Mr.. Robert W. Croxton. of this
city. He mas been attached TO headquar-
ters of the Virginia volunteers in this
city since about the lst of October Of
last year, and was ordered here from
Presidio Cal.
Lieutenant Croxton graduated from
West Point i'm 1886. and. Of course. en-
tered the army as second lieutenant. He
was promoted first Lieutenant in 1893. He
has been stationed in Dakota. Texas.
Colorado. Georgia. and California, rem
dcring distinguished service on the from
tier
70 is regarded as a foregone conclusion
that Lieutenant CrONton will be commits
stoned major or lieutenaut-colonsl by
Governor Tyler. the volunteer army act
requiring that a regular army officer be
made field officer i'm every regiment OF
volunteer troops.