davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
WILLIAMSBURG.
Municipal Primary Ordered-Candi-
dates for school Superintendent.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May 3.-(Spe-
in circulation among Democrats, and was
pretty generally signed. requesting the
Executive Committee to hold primary
and not a mass-meeting, as heretofore.
for the nomination Of candidates to be
voted for in the city election, on the
fourth Thursday i'm this month. At a
meeting of the committee held yester-
day. it was decided to have the primary
which will be on Thursday. the 9Th. from
s A. NJ to j. NJ. at the courthouse
The names of those to be voted for were
handed the County Clerk to-day.
Mr.. r. ID. Saunders. the present com
missioner, is opposed by Mr.. T.. w.
Monier The other incumbents, with one
exception. have consented TO allow the
use Of their names again, ana IL is
thought will have little or no opposition
in the primary. 1t is stated that the
Republicans will have no ticket In the
field
There are three candidates for the posi-
ton of Superintendent of Schools Of
James City county, made vacant by the
death of Colonel James II. Allen, and IL
is understood each has a petition in cir
culation and friends working hard. The
candidates are Mr.. w. l.. Jones, who has
been chairman Of the jamestown District
School Board for a number of years; Mr.
James K. Bellamy, assistant attending
college. from Scott county and Mr.. Peter
Cowles, of Powhatan District. James
City.
Rev. Charles y. Morris of Boston, who
has been here for several weeks at the
Colonial Inn. left yesterday for home.
Mrs. W. L.. Jones returned yesterday
from a delightful visit 10 her brother,
Mr. Thomas ]. Barlow, I'm Portsmouth.
and to Mr.. and Mrs. ID. 5. Jones, in New
port News.
Mr.. Robert r. Armistead. City Super
intendeRt OF Schools. was i'm Richmond
to-day, returning on the late train.
DR.. and Mrs. Edwin q. Booth had as
their guests yesterday at their beau
tiful home. Carriers Grove" Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter IL. Mayo. of Richmond, who
were accompanied by a party of friends
from North Carolina.
Editor ". c. Johnston. Of the Gazette.
and Lieutenant Rogers Gait. Of the navy
were among those who came up last
evening from old Point and Newport
News.
Professor John G. King leaves to-mor-
row morning for visit TO Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
A Hundred Reasons

can be given why Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are the best and most enec,uai
cure for every form Of Indigestion
They are in tablet form. which retains
their good qualities indefinitely. whiie
liquid preparations become stale ana use
less with age.
They are convenient. can be carried III
the pocket. and taken when needed. Ihey
are pleasant to the taste.
After each meal dissolve one or TWO
OF them I'm the mouth and. mlngling with
the food. they constitute perfect d.
gestive. absolutely safe for the most sem
sitive stomach.
They digest the food beforS II has time
to ferment. thus preventing the forma-
tion of gas and keeping the blood pure
and free from the poisonous products oil
fermented, half-digested food
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting flesh
forming foods.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the only
remedy designed especially for the cure
OF stomach troubles and nothing else.
one disease, one remedy. the success
full physician of to-day is the specialist.
the successful medicine is the medicine
prepared especially for one disease.
A whole package taken at one time
would not hurt you. but would simply
be waste of good material.
over six thousand men and women IN
the State of Michigan alone have been
cured of Indigestion and dyspepsia by the
use Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Sold by all druggists at 80 cents per
package
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
PROMOTION IN THE NAVY.

The mass Of the American people 90
not know that I'm the United States navy
there is no path from the berth uech
to the quarter deck: that there Is no
way In which the blue Jacket. be he ever
so brave. diligent, and ambitious may
become a commissioned officer. me CUM
fnaudcr-in-chicf OF the army ana navy
OF the United states may have spent ms
early DAYS az driver on the towpa'h
or a -aii-Splitter in the backwoods' nut
an American boy. educated in our COM
mon schools. who ships as sailor ln
the navy cannot hope to become even
an ensign-New York Journal
True. And Of the three major-generais
and six briradier-generals in the regular
army Of the United States at this time.
General Merritt, we believe, Is the only
West Pointer.
After the civil war many volunteer
officers who had distinguished them
selves I'm battle were rewarded with COM
missions I'm the regular army. and some
OF them have now reached the very
highest rank.
The same policy ought to he pursued
nov with respect to petty officers and
other enlisted men who distinguish
themselves in the navy. IL such pros
pect we're held out, a much better class
Of men-our own citizens-would enlist
In our naval forces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04

with the Spanish sailors i'm case the yes
sells are to be held as prizes.
Nearly all of them are penniless ana
I declare that they are. and they seem 10
fear that they cannot get money from
Spain or England 10 pay their passage
across the Atlantic. Since their capture
they have been kept on their ships. under
guard of deputy United states marshals.
Attorney General Griggs has issued an
order from Washington to have them
properly cared for. but inasmuch as they
are not prisoners Of war, the government
will not likely provide for their susie
nance for any great length of time.
CUBANS VIOLENT.
There has been some talk of removing
them 10 the island. Key West. but this
is regarded by the authorities as a dan
gerous thing to do Key West can pro-
vide no possible employment for them.
and besides, the town being filled. as IL
is with Cubans, there would no doubt be
serious trouble before the Spaniards had
been on shore twenty-four hours. That
the Cubans would almost certainly make
violent trouble for the Spanards is
proved by one condition which has eX-
listed here for several days. Since the
Spanish vessels were captured and
brought here the water front has been
daily and nightly fringed with Cubans,
cursing and muttering all kinds OF VEN
geance upon the imprisoned seamen out
on the ships. Were the Spaniards actu-
ally on shore II may easily be imagined
what would happen TO them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
THE INVASION.

A number of the Washington CORE
sporCents have telegraphed their papers
that the project for the invasion OF
Cuba has been abandoned for the pres
ent.
The reason assigned is that no move
ment of the sort would be considered
safe. while our government is in ignor-
ance of the whereabouts of the Spanish
feet which lately left Cape Verde. Ger
1ninly il would be very unfortunate for
us to land a small force in Cuba and
have the Spanish feet come Up and
bottle orr men up.
So it is presumed that the movement
from Tampa will not be made until the
missing feet is located. If it is cross
ing the Atlantic the flying squadron
will go out TO meet ii. If it has re-
turned to Spain the invading force may
then be safely pat in motion.
The latest information that we have is
that the expedition from Tampa will
be a small one; that it will not consist of
more than 5000 men. and that its stay in
Cuba will be brief. What, then, is it
going there for? Why. to carry food to
such reconcentrados as may be within
reach. and arms and ammunition to Co.
mez and Garcia.
The -Cubans profess TO be able to fur
nish all the men that may be needed for
operations upon the island, if we Will
equip them properly. Our government
seems To be disposed to take them at
their word. Hence the proposed expect
ton. For our art. since the Cubans have
everything to gain by the expulsion Of
the spaniards from the island. We see 70
reason al OIL why they should not be al
lowed to do their full share Of the fight
ing.
We arc furnishing the navy and foot
ing the bill for all sorts of expenses. and
why should not the Cubans be given free
exercise Of their bellicose proclivitics?
Furthermore they are to the manner
horn. and DO not fear yellow-feyer as our
soldiers do. Thus it would seem that
the idea of giving them some work TO do
IS a good one. If they can do IL tho
roughly and expeditiously, well and good;
II they cannot, we shall find it out In
good time. and shall then have from 10
900 10 $1,000 men whom we may send over
10 cooperate with our fleet, and with
which 10 reduce Habana and all the other
strongholds Of Spain i'm Cuba.
So, for abe present we must wait; wait
20 hear turtle. particulars from Ma
Mia; walt to hear whether the feet from
Cape Verde is crossing tie Atlantic, or
going TO Spain. But in the latter event
We shall probably be Informed to-day or
tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
MECkLENB, rig.
Grist- and Saw Wills DESTROYED ny
EIrc--l hnrch MnIfers.

EtFt--t
CHASE CITY. VA, May 3-lspeci'-l~
Fire destroyed yesterday evening no
grist- and saw-mills OF G. C.. BeeleA'
situated within half mile OF this toNn'
large quantity of lumber grain. me-
chancal implements. and several oliil-
ings were consumed. A high wind N's
prevailing, and the flames made DID '+
progress. and to such an extent that O.
town fire engine could do but little ~
when IL reached the scene. TIE h-
originated from a spark NJ an cusl'
and the loss Is estimated at nearly s-s
No insurance. The hrc commJnc4l.'
To the residence OF Mr.. ReeAck. hIt va
eXtinguished before u made much h..''
way. Damage considerable but iu.y '
sured in the Virginia state lnsliaH .
Company.
A large congregation greeted E'N -
Sterling Gum. the new rector of me ri'
copal church. on Sunday. This Wfs
first sermon here. and he fairy .'i-
waited his hearers by his able ana t.'
quent discourse. on yesterday the GOV.
elected as vestrymen Or Robert o.. N.-
son, NJ. r.. Hardy. W. n. L. NH.H
Julian Oliver. s. y. Walker ana h.-
James W. Oliver. This is the
Episcopal church I'm an this
having been constituted about one t.i .
quarter centuries ago. The preseH,
ture has been modernlzed. bat 90, H'a,
timbers are as sound nov as t1ey
over one hundred years ago when ht"''
from the primeval forests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04

In 1889. in Chinese waters. an American
naval officer added to the English Ian
guage a phrase which has continued pop
ular ever since The English and French
were bombarding the Chinese forts in
the Peho river. on July 18th English
gunboats were removing some obstruc-
tons i'm the river when the Celestials
opened murderous fire upon them.
Captain Josiah Tatnall, of the United
States navy. veteran of the Mexican
war. was a witness of the attack on the
chartered steamer Toey-wan. He re-
manned passive as long as possible when,
suddenly turning TO a junior officer with
the exclamation. Blood is thicker than
waterr he ordered his boat manned.
Getting into IT, he rowed for the flagship
of the British lotilla, and reached her
with the loss of his coXswain, who was
killed by a shot from the Chinese, while
his lieutenant was severely wounded.
Arriving on board the British gunboat,
Tatnall. with his crew, helped TO fight
and defeat the Chinese. He afterwards
used his vessel in towing up the British
reserves. The action. although contrary
TO the law of nations, was never ques-
toned, and promoted good feeling be-
tween the English and American sea-
men.-EXchange.
Commodore Tatnall certainly gave
widespread currency to the phrase. but
il cannot be said that he added ii TO the
English language" "Bluide is thicker
than water" says Sir Walter Scott, in
Guy Mannering, and it is a well-known
fact that ii was common proverb when
he was a boy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
A TOAST TO COMMODORE DEWEY.
Offered at ~ Dinner i'm His Homo
just Before He Started for the East

WASHINGTON, May Sat a dinner
given to Commodore George Dewey at
the Metropolitan Club, November a. 1884,
Just before he started for the Asiatic sta
ton, the following prophetic toast was
offered by Colonel Archibald Hopkins,
Clerk Of the Court Of Claims:
Fill all your glasses full tonight;
The wind is off the shore;
And he It feast or be it Tight,
We pledge the Commodore.
Through days of storm, through days
Of calm,
On board Pacific seas,
At anchor OFF the Isles of Palm
Or with the japanese;
Ashore. afluat, on deck, below
or where our bulldogs roar,
To back a FRIEND or breast a foe,
We pledge the Commodore.
We know our honor'll be unstained,
Where or his pennd.t flies,
Cur rights respected ana maintained,
Whatever power GthCs.
And when he takes the homeward
tack
Beneath an admrdl's flag,
Wen hail the day that brings him back,
And have another jag.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
NORTHERN NECK.
Funeral of Mrs. BiIIingsIcy-PersOn
News and Briefs.

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA. May 3.-(Special) 1.-THE remains of
Mrs. Joseph A. Billingsley, whose sud-
den death in Washington was noticed in
this correspondence. were brought to this
county Saturday by Potomac steamer
and Inferred i'm the Billingsley family
burial-ground, near King George Court
house.
The fine MAY weather Sunday, so soon
after the April blizzard" brought out
the country people i'm mighty multitudes
IN the churches and Sunday schools.
Spring bonnets and hats were conspicu-
GUS everywhere throughout the delight
full day. and the people enjoyed them
selves as only country folks can when
fair. warm spring day comes after week
of cold. rain. snow, and blow.
In some sections the early corn which
is an inch or two high, is being completely
destroyed by a tiny insect, resembling,
i'm appearance and movements, the COM
mon flea. Dozens of the little enemies
cluster on the tender blades and buds,
and in the course of a few hours the
corn is thoroughly perforated and ruined.
The insect is a stranger here as far as
is now known. and its ravages are sup
posed to be due to the cold, wet weather
of last week.
Many of the farmers are busy to-day
planting watermelon-seed. Saturday was
the day for this work dhe last Saturday
i'm April being the day for melon-seed TO
20 i'm the ground, but the ground was
too wet All such work must be done
on certain phases of the moon.
The report of a blank shot from a
cannon at Fort Washington several
nights ago "halted" "a passenger steamer
thar plies between here and the national
capital. The steamer was passing the
fort after shutdown, in violation OF the
recent regulations. and was made TO
''round-to' and give account OF herself.
The King Georgans on board that night
took the hint" and now they lavish
their patronage on the morning" steam
ers which pass Fort Washington In
"open MONDAY"
Mrs. J. r. Baker. of Edge Hill. this
county. has returned home from visit
to Baltimore.
Mr.. T. Randolph Arnold. who has
been teaching school in Stafford since
last fall. has returned 70 his nome. near
this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
ROBERT VI. DICKINSON.
Death of This Prominent Citizen OF
Prince Edward.

FARMVILLE. VA, May S.-(SpeciaL)-
Almost Immediately following the death
OF Judge Samuel F. Coleman comes the
announcement OF the death OF his life
long friend. Mr.. Robert NJ. Dickinson OF
this county MIR. Dickinson died rather
suddenly last evening while sitting I'm a
chair at his home, near Hampden-Sidney.
His deat1l was not unexpected. however,
as ne has been I'm desperately bad con-
ditfon for many months. He was stricken
with bad health during last fall. but at
first there wers reasons TO believe That
ne would recover. OF late, however. the
fatal nature Of his disease was realized.
Mr.. Dickinson was the eldest son of
the late Judge Asa ID. Dickinson. who
for many years was the Judge Of tho
Third Judicial Circuit OF Virginia. He
was horn and reared in Prince Edward
county, was graduate OF Hampden-Sid-
ney College, and OF law school OF the
University OF Virginia. AT the outbreak
of the war he enlisted as a member OF
the Prince Edward Cavalry. and served
the Confederacy during the entire war.
After the war ne commenced the prac-
lice of law, which profession he prose-
cuted with zeal and energy up TO his
final illness. During Mr.. Dckinson's en-
tire life OF hfty-seven years he was very
active until last fall, when he was taken
sick.
Mr. Dickinson leaves two sons and
two daughters, his wife having preceded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
THE MORAL EFFECT.

There is disposition with many per-
sons to jump to the conclusion that Com
modore Dewey's victory, owing TO the
moral effect thereof. practically ends the
war While such consummation is de-
youtly to be wished it is 10y no means in
sight
There is now no question that in the
engagement off Manila We dealt Spain
disastrous blow. And If we shall sue
coed as we expect IN establishing base
OF supply in the Philippines. we viii be
absolutely masters of the situation in the
Pacific. as against any further efforts of
the Spaniards TO cope with us in that
quarter of the globe.
But one result may be that, pronting
by the bitter lesson of the Manila light.
Spain may be careful how she closes
with us In other quarters. As we have
said. her whole history proves that she
Is sindicttye To the last degree. and owing
20 that trait, II she can avert trouble
at home, she may seek TO prolong the
war by resorting 10 sting and run"
tactics. Moreover she is likely 10 try
TO make the best Of. any confidence we
may repoSe in moral effect"
At any rate. II would be well for US to
e'oid allowing the optimistic view 10 IN
huence ms TO "a less vigorous prosecution
81 the war. While. as claimed. the
moral effect of Deweys victory is calcu-
lated io be great, 1t is capable OF being
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
I'm the COckadc City--Chnrged with
ROhherN-PersOnnI.

PETERSBURG. VA. May S-(Spe-
ciaI.)-Master Aubrey Birdsong. aged 10
or u years, employed at the Blue Ridge
Cotton Factory, on Canal street. fell
through the elevator way of that build
ing this morning, a distance OF two
stories, and was very seriously injured.
DIR. II. G. Leigh. Jr., was called to at
tend him. by whose advice the boy was
taken Immediately TO the Home for the
Sick. for treatment. 1t was found that,
besides cash through the right cheek,
extending from the mouth nearly 10 the
ear, and other bruises and cuts, the boy
had sustained depressed fracture of the
skull. near the top Of the head. 1t was
necessary, To save his life. that the de-
pressed bone should be removed and the
trephining operation was skilfully per-
formed by DR.. Leigh. who thinks the
boy will now recover. though 1t clay take
several days before a definite opinion
can be formed. The injured boy is an
orphan, and lives with friends in Eft
trick. II Is not known how the accident
occurred.
OTHER ACCIDENTS.
The 3-year-od son of Alice Cox (col-
oredD. living i'm the rear OF the Imperial
Hotel. on Second street, fell from the
second-story window of the house this
Rev. j. u. Farrell. a colored minister,
was thrown from his buggy on Halifax
street last night and was badly bruised,
but fortunately had no bones broken.
He was carried home by his friends and
received medical attention. His buggy
was broken to pieces.
WARRANT FOR THEFT.
A warrant was issued last evening for
the arrest Of Marx Lustberg. n clerk in
the employment Of NJ. Levy & Co. mer-
chants on Halifax street, charged with
the larceny of money 10 the amount OF
about S37 1t is alleged that Lustberg
left the store yesterday, and that after
his departure the money was missed fl ON
the drawer Before the warrant could
be served. it was ascertained that the ac-
cused man had left the city by train
1t is said that Lustberg, who has been
living here only few months, came from
New York.
Personal AND GENERAL.
Mrs. Charles +. Collier left for New
York this morning to complete her must
cal education-yocal and instrumental
She is one of the sweetest singers and
most accomplished performers in our city
Mrs Mary A. Brister, widow of Samuel
Brister, is i'll at her residence on Halifax
street
Mr.. Lewis Youngblood. who was so
painfully hurt "A day or two ago by his
Jersey bull. is reported to-day as getting
on comfortably, with no development,
as yet. Of internal injuries.
Mr.. David A. Lyon to-day qualified in
fhe Hastings Court as notary public.
The police made ninety-nine arrests
last month, OF which seven were for
felony and seventeen for larceny
The Common Council last night post
poned action on the ordinance providing
for the government of the Police De-
partment.
1t is rumored that Judge Wad1ill, OF
the United States District Court. may
give the appointment of Clerk 10 Mr..
Joseph ID. Brady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
py THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

tn. DAILY DISPATCH is delivered 10
..h.ttar. at FIFTY CENTS per
month. payable to the carrier weekly 90 90
r,on,hlv. Mailed at Sc per anno"' -
for six months: $50 for three months s.
GO cents for ope month. Price per 'o''
The WEEKLY DISPATCH at u per
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at N''0 per
annum. or rs cents for six months, :.
subscriptions in all cases payable s,, ~
savancc and no paper continued arc,
s ss expiration Of the time paid for Send
n ,,s -,i,,ee money order. check or regis,
800 letter. Currency sent by mail VIII
be at the risk of the sender. Subscribers '.
wishing their pos;-ofice changed mus
give their old as well as their new posi-
Office. Sample copies free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04

The New England papers are doing a
good deal or moralizing over two recent
defa,oatlons IN banks in that section.
In one case the implicitly trusted official
committed suicide. and Ia the other he
nsd.
Roth cases. however, develop the same
old story Of directors that did not direct.
Vet as 20 one OF the banks. Il Is not
surprising that the directors did not
think II necessary to direct. seeing that
tlon III. man who subsequently defauited
No had the reputation Of being "A ''shrewj
Spectator and - hunter altar lucky
strikes."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
Out I'm DiekensOu.

DWALE. VA. May 3.-speciai)-t =
50 dry that forest fires are r'fins p.
several sections OF the county, ana '.i
damage has been done by the blfih's ''
fences.
our farmers are generally BUSY
now making preparations 10 plant
spring crops. But very little cor"
been planted IN this section
though the work Will be- ~ luH '.''
during this week. Dbl.
Old William Mullins Pound biN M
is Familiarity called from his haFi"5
on Pound river, aged y, is Ftit ~,
his daughters. near this place, -. ..s
oldest inhabitant OF the county aud ai'
always lived In the Pound-riyer st'iIV.'
His wife Is sim living and IS neafihs o"
They reared a large family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04

Lorenzo Mcguire. Of st. Louis, aged 20
who is now a West Point Cadet, is asking
leave Of absence so that he may enlist IN
the regulars as n private and 90 TO war.
Young Mcguire has been at West Point
two years. The St Louis Republic says:
Mcguire decided that he would rather be
4 private in active service than an officer
on dress parade. and set about securing
leave OF absence from the academy in
order TO enlist i'm the ranks. Colonel
Ware. Congressman JOY, and a number
Of the boys influential friends have placed
his case before Assistant-Secretary-oi
War Meikleichn. and the chances are
very good that Cadet Mcguire will have
his wishes granted, and will so to fight
Spain with the regulars. He Is not seek
ing a command. On the contrary, with
the modesty of a genuine soldier. he has
expressed his determination 10 serve as a
private. His father offers no obstacle to
the boy's military aspirations; indeed, ne
Is rightfully proud Of the grit and per-
tinacity with which his son sticks to his
patriotic ambitions. and Is doing every
thing in his power to crafty them.