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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

odds for a great college In the whole
South. He did not except any and de-
ciared he made the statement without
hesitation. He thought the location OF
the cciieKc was admirable. and said some
very pleasant things about the work the
institution WAS doing.
WHERE FOR THE SUMNER.
President Boatwright. as soon as ne
gets his catalogues out about the 9th OF
Jolly, with President Nelson. will take
little ocean trip up the coast. They Will
stop al New York. other places. and Bos-
ton, the capture OF which by the Span
iards was some months ago celebrated
by General Blanco.
President Boatwright is a good sailor
and Is never al sea on the ocean. Upon
his return he will canvass the state for
students for the next session, visiting the
Various Baptist district associations.
Professor S. c. Mitchell. OF the Chair
Of Latin: Dr. Woods, OF the Woman's
College, and Mr. Vivian NJ. Myers, a stu
dent at Richmond College. have already
gone 10 Germany for "A summers study.
Professor Kellogg. of Greek. will visit
friends al the North. and also work for
the college
\ Professor Gaines. OF Mathematics and
6his family leave in few days for South
'ssAiina- far season OF rest and visit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
DISCUSSION OF WAR PLANS.
Investment of Habana and Attack
on Spain.

washington Evening Star-25th.)
The proposition to attack the coast of
Spain itself, while not having progressed
TO any definite stage. has not been ADAM
doned by the Administration. On the con-
trary, II has been the subject of some
earnest discussion in administration cir
cles, though it has gained no serious at
tention In the deliberations Of the Cabi-
net as a body. The plan, as informally
discussed, looks 10 taking a number Of
our first-class battleships. with a suffi-
cient hotilla OF Golfers and supply YES
sells, and making war on the large cities
along the Spanish coast.
In this connection the statement of a
Cabinet official to-day that he favorC an
early ordering of about ten of our vessels
of the first rating, with orders 10 carry
what will be needed in the course of so
long a journey, TO be taken away from
cur fleet in Cuba and sent direct on this
mission, Is significant He said he be-
leVed that until some such work as
that is done by our forces the Government
Of Spain will fail TO appreciate the
resources of the government with which
she is at war. 1t should be distinctly
understood, however. that there is no
semblance OF a conclusion as yet 10 take
any such step In the future, and, while
earnestly discussed, no project of this
nature has been laid before the official
family Of the President. This action, If
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
GEN. GRANTS BATTLE PROBLEM.
Second Demonstration Mt ChicSa-
mauga-BriIIiant sham Battle.


CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
June 25.-The event OF to-day at Camp
Thomas, and practically the event of the
week was the second demonstration Of
General Fred. Grants now noted battle
problem.
AS early as o'clock the regiments COM
posing the Third Division OF the First
Corps. General Grants command, were
astir and by 5:45 all the men had had
their breakfast and were in line.
The first column, composed of the First
Vermont. Eighth New York. and Third
Tennessee, under the command OF ColoneI
o. d. Clark, after considerable manoeu-
wiring. secured possession of the ooserva-
tion tower at the northwestern corner
of the park. and prepared to hold II. The
second column, composed OF the Four
tenth New York, Second Nebraska, ana
First Missouri, commanded by Colonel
Charles j. Bills, arrived a short time al
terward. and began vigorous attack
The attack was superb one, the most
slxilful tactics being employed. The first
column in possession of the tower, held
IT'S position WELL however, and the at
lacking column failed 10 dislodge II. The
firing was continuous, and the battle had
yery much the appearance OF the real
thing. General Grant expressed himself
as well pleased with the work done.
Thousands of soldiers and civilians watch
ed the contest.
After cessation Of the battle. and the
insnaction Of the two lines by the referee
umpdres. General Wilson, the chief umpirs<
rendered his decision. He said that while
10th sides had acquitted themselves most
creditably, and the two opposing lines
showed alertness and military readiness
10 execute accurately military orders for
battle, nevertheless, he was compelled to
render a verdict that the advantages OF
position and disposition OF forces rested
with the first column, commanded by
colonel Chauncey. of the Eighth New
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
CASE OF THE AMAPALA.
Claims OF the Captain's-SuspIcIOu
circumstances.


KEY WEST, June 25--9 p. M.-George
Base, the charterer OF the Amapala telsc-
where reported captured by Cuban block
aders.-Ed) has an affidavit. counterslg1-
ed by Mr.. Alexander Gollan. the British
Consul acting as American
charge d'affairs, certifying to the vessels
intention TO leave Cuba within the thirty
day limit provided in Pre- sident McKinley's
proclamation, and setting forth that delay
became necessary beyond the specified
time, owing 10 repairs OF urgent necessity
10 the vessel.
Base claims the release Of the Amapala
on that ground. and expresses readiness
to fight the case, II necessary.
Certain suspicious circumstances, how
ever. have lately developed. which lead
to the belief that the Honduras registry
Of the brig was not altogether bona fde-
IL is said that the vessel is OF Spanish
ownership. and was bound for Vera Cruz,
the belief being that her flag would safely
carry her through the blockade. AT vera
Cruz she was to take on cargo or coal
and provisions, loading 10 her fullest ca
pacity. and was then 10 hurry back 10
the most accessible Cuban port. under tho
conditions set forth in General Blanco's
proclamation exempting ships bringing
supplies from port charges. duties, ard
other expenses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
TWO FINE BUILDINGS.
SCIENCE HALL AND DoRNIroRY
ron RICHMOND COLLEGE.
LAWS OF NATURE; THOUGHTS OF GOD
one structure TO he Dedicated 10 n
study of These Laws, the other "a
Home for the students-Gossip
About the Professors.

In his fine address at Richmond Col
iege last Thursday evening. President
william r. Harper, OF Chicago Univer-
sity. argued most earnestly for the IL
brary and laboratory in the modern col
ieSe. He said the next day 70 President
Boatwrigbt. Of the college. and several
others that the institution was certainly
in way to prosper and succeed, for she
had the library and was about 10 build
the laboratory.
The library haf been a part OF the col
iege for many years. and under the wise
curatorship Of DIR. Charles H. Ryland.
has proved a blessing beyond measure 70
hundreds Of students. Not only this, but
IL has steadily grown in this time TO
handsome proportions The laboratory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

ing. Later in the summer he Will return
and attend the associations, represent
ing the college.
Professor Pollard. OF English. viii CO.'S
tinue to preach at his country churches.
and also represent the college among tho
associations.
Professor Winston, OF Physics; also.
Professor Chandler, OF History and Lite
nature, will teach In the state Normal
School, meeting at Woodstock.
Professor Hunter says he VIII remain
on the campus as long as his services
may be useful in the progress OF the
science building.
DIR. Ryland, secretary Of the college.
declares that he win be on the campus
most of~the time, looking after the very
thorough cleaning and repairing which
he is given to the grounds and buildings
during each vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
SAVING A RAILROAD.
Spanish Attempt 10 Destroy IL Pre-.
vented by sampson.

Spanish Attempt TO Destroy IL Pre-.
vented by sampson.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIsPATCH-BOAT WANDA, OFF JURA-
qua, Friday. June "a, p. NJ, via PORT
ANTONIO, Saturday. June %, a. M
While the land forces were fighting four
miles northwest Of Juragua to-day, Rear
Admiral Sampson learned that the Span
iards were endeavoring TO destroy the
railroad leading from Juragua to Santa
go de Cuba.
This road runs west along the seashore,
under cover of the guns Of the American
fleet, until within three miles Of Ell Nor
70, and then out through the mountains
along the river into Santiago.
When the attempt Of the Spaniards was
discovered, the New York, Scorpion. and
Wasp closed in and cleared the hill and
brush Of Spaniards
A portion of the Second Massachusetts,
was sent out from Juragua during the az
ternoon 10 repair the track.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Electric Light Furnishes a Toad His
Meals.
Kansas City star.l

In a hole in the stone-retaIning wall OF
a lawn at the northwest corner Of Pros
ect avenue and Independence boulevard
lives an unusually large and well-fed
toad. An electric arc-light hangs over
the corner, and at night II attracts my
RAIDS Of bugs and flies. X is then that
the toad leaves his hole and hops cut
across the granitoid walk TO where the
insects. blinded by the light. fall upon
the pavement and crawl around. The
toad sits. his eyes sparkling in the cleo
trio light like beads OF jet. till beetle or
a moth falls near him, and then he hops
cautiously near to IL. His long, red
tongue shoots out with the quickness OF
r fash and the insect disappears down
his throat II takes good many bugs
10 make full meal for this toad, and Of
ten ne is on the pavement for more tnan
an hour. The toad Is there every night
and passers-by stop to watch him. He
keeps out OF the way Of pedestrians. and
when he goes back 10 his ereyice In the
stone wall he moves lazily and with
short, self-satisfied hops
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
ANTr-oLEoMARGARISE LAW.
steps to BE Taken TO Have II Rigid
Iy Enforced Here.

One of the Important laws passed by
tho General Assembly at its recent session
Is that to prevent deception in the manu-
facture and sale Of imitation butter. The
merchants interested have declared their
purpose to secure the rigid enforcement
Of this law in Richmond, and to this end
agents will be employed to see that 1t is
not violated. The law reads:
BE IL enacted by the General Assembly
Of Virginia, That no person by himself,
or his agent or servant. shall render or
manufacture, sell, or offer for sale, ex-
pose for sale. or have in his possession.
with intent to sell, any article. product,
or compound made wholly or partly from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
BIG DEAL IN CHINAwARE.
A Local Corporation Purchases the
Interest Of W. =. Hugg a Co.

A L0cnl Corporation Purchases the
Interest oI W. ;. Hugg a Co.
The Miller China Company. which was
incorporated last Friday, has purchased
the stock and goodwill OF w. s. Hugg
& Co., established for some time at No.
100 east Broad street The new firm Is
made up entirely OF Richmond gentlemen.
whose prominent standing In the COM
munity is recognized. Mr.. ii. l.. Denoon.
the president Is a member or the real
estate firm of Denoon & Upper and Mr.
w. NJ. Miller has for twenty-three years
been identified with the crOckery bust
ness, and for fifteen years was with +.
b. Taylor & co. Mr.. II. G.. Bowe, another
member Of the firm, has been engaged IN
this line OF business In Richmond Tor the
past eight or ten years.
THE STOCK is COMPLETE.
The stock with which the firm embarks
upon its career is absolutely complete.
Ii has been bought by men who know
precisely what the southern trade needs
and IL is we'll designed 10 meet every re-
quirement that could possibly be made or
a crockery, glass. cutlery, and housetur-
nishing emporium. II is not only com
plete, but tasteful withal, and the lines
of bric-a-brac, cut-glass, and decorative
CHINA are second 10 none III lnla wy
A very felicitous arrangement with the
old firm has made 1t possible for the new
corporation to sell the stock on hand az
absurdly low figures, and an inventory
sale is 10 be held In the near future at
which some special bargains will be OIL
fered.
SEASONS TO BE OBSERVED
There arc Seasons for crockery, as
there are for dress material, strange as
II may seem, and they will be faithfully
observed by the new firm. The summer
goods are now on sale; in month or 80
the housekeeping goods will be in the
lead. Then will come the holiday fea-
lures, and later on the odds and ends.
The firm will make point OF Keeping
little specialties to attract the feminine
eye. AS far as the financial backing OF
the company is concerned. IT IS declared
"gilt-edged," and the genial manager 1e-
clsres that the policy outlined Is 10 sen
the best goods at the lowest cost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
PINK COAT THE WINNER.
Chicago Derby Run over SLOW
Track In 2,42z.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Pink Coat is dou-
bic Derby winner. This afternoon. at
Washington Park. the Leonatus colt
trained by Pat Dunno and ridden by VIII
lie Martin, flashed under the wire In the
American Derby. a winner at odds OF 4
10 1. with Warrenton, w. 7. divers
candidate, but nose behind. Isabey Sc
cured third money. four lengths behind
Warrenton. Mirthful. the 6-to-5 favorite.
finished fourth. with the rest OF the field
strung out.
The Derby was run over slow track
and a heavy wind was blowing up the
stretch. Time. 1884
The race was worth $4,000.
BERAUD WINS AT sHEEPsHEAD.
NEW YORK, June 25.-Jean Beraud.
with 12s pounds up. won the $4,000 Great
Trial Stakes at Sheepshead Bay to-day.
over the Futurity course. In 11a King
Don was second, and Mr.. Phinizy third.
Jean Berapd was the favorite-2 to j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

Company c turned out In full strength
escorting their deceased comrade.
Paymaster Arthur Macarthur has paid
the Second New York Regiment something
over $4,000 from the State of New YORK.
-he sixty-ninth New York will be paid
off Monday.
A teamster attached to the Fifth Ohio
Regiment. while attempting TO ride an
untamed broncho. was thrown with such
violence that his leg was broken and his
right side terribly torn. His condition
is precarious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
OUR DEAD NOT MUTILATED.
So Sampson Reports, After Fuller
Investigation.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-In response
to a telegram from the Navy Depart
ment, requesting definite information con-
corning the alleged mutilation Of the
bodies Of the four marines killed at
Guantanamo, Admiral Sampson has wired
Secretary Long as follows:
"Playa del Este, June 2.-Replying "a
your dispatch, have to report that
careful investigation has been made, and
It is reported to me that the apparent
mutilation was probably due 10 the effect
Of small-calibre bullets fired at short
range, and l withdraw the charge OF
mutilation. (SigneD SAMPSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

IL were taken at all, would involve the
view that the vessels could easily be
spared from the Cuban waters, and some
members CT the administration have no
hesitation in saying that they might be
easily spared before long without detri-
ment 10 our campaign in Cuba.
With reference TO Habana, Ii has been
suggested that our troops surround the
city and take possession OF the high
lands so as TO cover every point OF APP
preach and conduct peaceful siege. The
plan is yet tentative. u would do away
ordinarily with the large fatalities that
must necessarily follow an attempted i'm
mediate capture OF the spanish citadel.
and also would locate our troops In
healthful regions. Probably not less than
rs. 600 men would be needed should this
plan be adopted While the administra-
ton has not over-much confidence in get
ting great assistance from the Cuban
forces. they could be counted on 10 so~i~
extent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Coal for Deyyey's Fleet.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, June 3.-The
British ships Glooscan, Captain Spicer'
and East Lothian. Captain McFarlane'
sailed from this port to-day for Manila,
with nearly 5000 tons OF coal for Admiral
Dewey's feet. The two cargoes are VAL
ued at about $1,000. but the freight fe-
ceived by the two ships will more than
double this sum. The two captains Will
do all in their power to get to Manila in
the shortest possible time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.
william II. wharton, of Virginia, 10
BE Captain.

WASHINGTON. June 2.-The President
to-day sent these nominations 10 the SEN
ate
Postmaster-North Carolina, Laban l.
Jenkins, Gastonia.
Volunteer Infantry-Third Regiment.
William H. Cobb, OF Florida, to be cap
tain; Eddy B. stevens, of Georgia, to DO
second Lieutenant.
Tenth Regiment-Willlam r. Wharton
of Virginia. TO be captain.
Volunteer Infantry-Tenth Regimen!
Joseph c. Mcclure, Of South Carolina, 10
be second lieutenant domination Of j. Il.
Mcclure for above office withdrawn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
BARCELoNANs FOR PEACE.
Resolutions Urging the Government
Negotiate Therefor.

BARCELONA, June 25.-The Society Of
the Friends OF Peace, consisting Of mem
bers OF the leading commercial and
economic industries. have unanimously
adopted resolutions urging upon the gov
eminent to negotiate for peace. During
a warm discussion which preceded the
adoption of the resolutions, several OF
those present advocated peace at any
price, but the majority thought the war
should be prosecuted until the spaniards
gained a victory which would lessen
the severity OF the terms"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
PEYTRALs CABINET FAILS.
Several Members Decline to serve
With a Radical Socialist.

PARIS, June BIN consequence OF M.
PeytraIs friends insisting tha- a radical
socialist must be given one OF the port
folios, NJ. Dupuy, NJ. Leagues, and NJ De-
lombre had declined to enter such a caoi-
net and NJ. Peytral therefore, mas
abandoned the task Of forming a min
istry.
President Faure has now invited NJ.
Henri Brisson to form cabinet. NJ. Brls-
son has pointed out that TIE difficulties
had been accentuated by the failure OF
NM. Saurien and Peytral TO form a MIN
istry, and has asked until Sunday evening
to consider the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
A Hint to Those Who have
Bowel Complaint.

Mr.. John Bevins, editor OF the Press
Anthem, Iowa, says 81 have used Chsm-
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy in my family for hfteen years
have recommended II 10 hundreds OF
others, and have never known \ 70 fan
in a single instance. je S-w,sa&sanr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
SPANISH SHORT OF SHOT.
Not More Than 40 Rounds for
Habura Cannon.

NOT More THIN lfU FNUuHUs fVN
Habura Cannon.
CHICAGO, June 3.-J. A. Vargoes, the
former Mexican Consul in this city, is
the recipient of sis&ificant letter from
Habana. The writer is a relative Of Mr..
Vargoes's, and an officer in the Spanish
army, connected VII. the judicial branch
Of service. The communication con-
tains the assertion that the Spanish have
not more than 40 rounds Of shot Tor
each cannon in and around Habana.
BREAD ALMOST UNOBTAINABLE.
Bread in that city according to the
writer, has risen 20 three times its for
mer price, and soon threatens TO be un-
obtainable. All other food is scarce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
siashed with a Razor.

Henry Jones, a colored youth, was made
prisoner at the First Police Station.
al O'Clock this morning charged
with cutting Bob Washington. also color
ed. Washington has severe cash on
his right arm, made with o razor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
TAMPA CAMP NOTES.
New Workers BEING Paid OLA Fatal
Accident.

TAMPA. FLA. June 3.-The remains
OF Private Frederick p. Nichols. of Com
pany C. Second New York Regiment. who
was killed by lightning. were forwarded
to his relatives In Troy. n. T.. tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
First Regiment at Miami.

MIAMI, FLA, June 25.-The first regi-
ment OF General Swans division arrived
in Miami last night at o'clock and to-
day made their camp near Biscayne bay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

have arrived from Stanton, and VIII
spend the summer with his mother, Mrs.
8. l.. AEspach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
TROUBLE AT LISBON.
Possibility of War Developments
There Reported.

LONDON. June 25.-The British first
class battleshlp Iilustrious. OF 1890 tons,
sailed this morning for Lisbon. under sud
den orders, received last night. to protect
British interests there. in view Of posi-
BILE war Developments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Colonel whitehead Growing Weaker

ASHLAND VA, June 25.-(Special.)-
Colonel Whitehead Is gradually growing
weaker.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-09-09
Change of Residence.

Judge Hufferd and family left Wednes-
dav for Portland, where they will reside.
The Judge, 7. f. Wilson, son of ex-
County Clerk Bush Wilson, and H. F.
French have formed an alliance for Il C
practice of the profe>sio" of law. Their
Offices are rooms so4-5-6 Abingdon build
ing. Judge Huford is patient, pains
taking and eapable attorney. For eight
years he was county jEdge Of this county,
,;is terr, expiring July l last, aid CAV. =
clean. ausiuess-like admin istralios of its
affairs. This county has lad Sumber
OF excellent Judges. but none better than
Indre Hufford, who has done much to-
wards reducing county matters to con-
sistent and wel,- arra:s sed system, besides
guarding careful ly all expenditures, until
nov the coantJ warrants are at pre-
ni,<:. h.. fret .i','f s;""e he county was
ORGANIZED. The standing of the Multi
no;,ah county bar will not be lowered by
the admission of Judge Huitoid 10 It's
intelligent ranks.
We besneak for the ns'r G'm a large
clientage. Judge Hufford's many friends
in Benton and surroa ny counties WISH
him aad his family large success IN their
new environments and enlarged spheres
of labor and usefulness.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-09-09
Better Shipping Facilities.

The y. :: F.. K. r. tArcusA manager
Stone, who has just retsrned from !.
busniness visit to San Francisco, have
completed arrangements to put two
steamers ON the line to connect at
Yasuina City. the western terminal OF the
company's line. The first, the Navarro,
fiveehundred ton steamer, vii make
Yaquina tomorrow morning. The Ruth,
4so tou steamer, will arrive five days
later. Another entire sew steaner,
the Luella, which will be completed i'll
about two weeks, will also be put on,
making Yaqurna hsr home Por' All
these boats, will have passenger accmmo-
datlons. Tnese boats viii! run regularly,
between Yaquina and San FRANCESCA
touching at al. way ports. This company
carries WHEAT to San Francisco for $3, sc
per .,n, and oats for $500. The S. r
charges $500 for wheat and $3.50 iei
oats. At east 3 trips monthly will be
made, by these uoats between Yaquins
and San Francisco Now let oui
merchants and produce shippers show
their appreciation of the eff "rts made II
their behalf, to tighten freight charges
by giving III .'eral patronage.