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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
RETURNED NAVAL MAN.
FuItonite Tells OF Horrors Aboar"
w,rsb;p I'm Acknowledgements.


Mr.. stephen Mcmahon. the well-known
Fulton boy, whose term OF three-years
enlistment In the United States navy mas
axnired. returned to his home late Friday
evening, and has since been the centre
of attraction for his many friends. he
was warmly greeted, and Is being pc
sieyed by those who are anxious TO ha's
him tell all about it," Stephen Is the
nicfllre of health and strength. ana 10
the Dispatch correspondent he gave
eraphic and interesting account OF ms
exnerience while in the service or uncle
sam.
EAGER TO CRUSH SPAIN.
"It was with much reluctance, saiu
he. that I bade my comgades-in-arnis
good-by. / shall again return 10 the ser
vice and assist them In our country
efforts to wipe Spain from or the map
1 have experienced hardships, IL IS true
for during action on board my SNIP tne
monitor Amphitrite, she is living hell.
Down in the hold have stood for hours,
and even days, clad only in pants ana
shoes. and enduring a temperature at
MANY times as high as 200 degrees. But
while shot and shell whistled humple
tunes above us, we became inspired III
our efforts for success, and at the coh-
clusion Of our bombarding, which mas
always been successful TO a man.
hearty cheer was always given.
/ az am n first-class fireman aboard thf
| Amnhitrite. and while our ship Is only
; said TO be q coast-defence vessel, IL II
necessary to contradict that, for she mas
| acted as a cruiser at least once, and was
| the first ship to capture two Spanish OH
\ GERS. who were in a launch cruising
| around Matanzas. an act for when the
! men aboard her have received no creoi''
| MAY RE-ErLIST AT ONCE.
| Mr.. Mcmahon merely avalled himself
of the opportunity which the expiration
of his term afforded him Of visiting mis-
brothers and sisters, who reside here
| and IL is more than probable that he VIII
! re-enlist before the three months Whlct
!, are allowed him TO decide have EXPIRED
and I'm the event that he does three
months pay will be forthcoming TO hiu
from Uncle Sam, just as II he had Deer
In service.
Through Mr.. Mcmahon Mrs. Bolan re
ceiyed the glad tidings that her husband
who is oiler on the Amphitrte, was per
fectly well. His term Will be out mex
September.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr. Coleman Cadigan, OF Phllauelphid
has been called to the city on accoun
of the serious illness of his mother wh'
resides on Williamsburg avenue.
Mr.. James Hartley has returned IRON
| a visit to relatives in Alexandria
Miss Ellen Clancy, after pleasant visi
TO Alexandria, has returned.
Mr.. Joseph Fall and Miss Chrlstln'
Baker will be Joined in holy wedlock
ST. Mary's German Catholic church mex
wednesday. The bride-elect Is a charm
ing young lady of Henrico county, an
the groom is lifelong resident OK fui
:; ton.
:, Mr.. jones Conway, weli-KhoW,
! young Fultonite. who underwent cru
| cal operation at the'Old Dominion hvs
t pital recently returned home Wednesda
r a we'll man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

has thus far received replies signltylne
their acceptance are: From the FITS
Miss Lola NJ Sears. OF Mathews Court
house: from The Third-Mlss Lena nan han
cock. of Richmond; from the flttn-- MES
Matte Freeman Clark, Of DanVille; from
The seventh-Miss Maria Coleman WoooS'
of chariot esville. and from the MINI
Miss Kate Robertson. OF Abingdon, va;
Miss Matte Freeman Clark Oh 'ns
EYftb District is the second daughter ot
The late Captain William I. clark, one
~ the most prominent citizens OF Dan-
vile. and for many years state Seha, ~,
from Danville and that district. ne,
mother was Miss Barbara Freeman -
cn,nener, Va. Miss Clark, after pr pr
mary education. attended the ceieD' az, =. :.
o,d Morayian school. at Salem, n. III u,
sror, there went TO Mrs. Cabelfs scnoo'
tor Young ladies. in Washington, ~. W
MISS Clark has been very fnuch III 81 :,
c,stv. spending her summers az some - -,
s .Se virginia springs and her winters !"
5Is SEVENTIES REPRESENTATIVE
Miss woods. OF the Seventh. is the beau
t,ful and accomplished daughter Of Ds's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Davis and Cabin John Bridge.
cMonteomery Advocate.)


At the beginning OF the building Oh
cabin John bridge, a piece of architecture
yvorld-famous as a triumph or engineer
ING Genius and skill Jefferson Davis was
Secretary of War, and under the depart
ment over which he presided the Work
~ constructing the Washington aqueouc'
was conducted. A slab in the ptsuse'
unon which in cut letters appear the
names of the United States officials con-
nacted with the work, and the dates re-
10 ing 70 the construction, is al the mpre
consnicuous. because the name OF Jei-
ferson Davis, Secretary OF War; mas
heon chiselled out The cutting out OF
this name was one of those acts when
look petty at this distance, and Is apolo-
gized for on account OF the intense ieei,
Ing of bitterness which was manifested
against the public men on ooth Sues VI
that unhappy conflict by the ciuzehs VI
the sections, respectively J.,
Now. In these days, when the nation -
al war, incidents are multiplying giving
the world an ohject-lesson of the unin-
cation of the country and the ardent pa
tr,otisrn of the people Of every section
when the grandson OF Grant Is nghting
under the standard OF Lee. and Wnen
the grandson OF Mrs Surratt. the inno-
cent victim OF the bitterness OF the civil
war period. are following the STANDARD
of a son OF Grant; when the southernei
RaRley is the first TO spin his blood IN
unfolding the honor OF his country. and
southerner Hobson has thrilled the world
by an achievement which has never beer
paralleled in all history, would IL not y
in keeping with the spirit OF the times
and In unison with the daily doings whicf
proclaim the realization OF the deares
homes OF the men who led and fought OF
both sides Of the civil war. II. by act o
Congress. or order Of the War Depart
ment. the name OF Jefferson Davis, Sec
rotary of War" be restored 10 the Cabin
John slab, and so forever destroy IN,
conspicuousness OF the act which. through
bitterness. now happily forgot. attempte'
| 10 destroy . part OF the history OF "a
nation? The Maryland delegation i
Congress would assuredly correctly rep
resent the wishes OF their constituent
| II they gave this suggestion the atten
| ton sufficient to have II SUCCESSFULLY cal
ried into effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
OUR FAIR DAUGHTERS
IREITY VIRGINIA GIRLS GOING TO
THE ATLANTA REUNION.
SPONSOR AND MAIDS or HONOR
Something About the Young Ladies
who Have Been Selected and Their
This State.
This state,

Interest in the great annual reunion OF
Confederate veterans. which this year
takes place In atlanta, Ca. continues to
increase as the date OF commencement
July 2Oth--draws nearer Virginia will
be well represented both by many Of her
gallant sons who wore the gray and by
many OF her fairest daughters. The
delegation representing the Grand Camp
Of Virginia has not yet been announced.
but is understood to have been completed.
There are thirty camps in the State
which belong to the United Confederate
Veterans, and nearly all of these will
send from one to four delegates. Many
OF the remaining ffty-odd Confederate
camps in Virginia will also be represented
in the great throng that will take posses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

VIRGINIAS FAIR SPONSOR.
Much of the interest manifested. how
ever in Virginia's representation centres
in the choice of the young ladies who Will
lend their graces 10 the occasion as the
sponsor and maids of honor, of the Divi-
sion of the Old Dominion.
To FIJI the coveted place of sponsor.
Miss Matte Watson, Of Petersburg, mas
been appointed by General Brander. as
has been already announced and most
worthily does she bear the honor thus
conferred upon her. She is indeed a
fitting representative Of her native state
and her hosts OF friends not only in her
home city, but also throughout the state,
and South, have been showerins her with
the most hearty congratulations.
Miss Watson IS a daughter of Mr..
Robert l. Watson. a prominent citizen
and tobacconist of Petersburg. himself a
Confederate veteran, and an active mem
Der Of 4. p. Hill Camp. Her appoint
ment as sponsor was made upon recon-
mendation of A. p. Hill Camp, TO whom
the privilege of bestowing this honor was
given. In the grace and beauty which
distinguish her person, in nobility OF
character and culture of mind. in the
charm and becoming dignity that always
mark her presence, in her varied accom-
plshments and delightful conversation,
Miss Watson is a true type of that noble
southern womanhood which is ever recog-
nized and honored.
While one of the brightest ornaments
in the charmed and cultivated society
circles of the Cockade City, Miss Wat
sons acquaintance and popularity eX-
tend throughout the State. The honor
of representing the glorious old mother
of States at the great reunion of south
/ ern patriots and heroes will be worthily
| borne and sustained.
The compliment so gracefully bestow-
ed on Miss Watson is not only highly ap-
preciated by her, but is gratefully &C
| knowledged by the community In whici
| she resides, and where she is universally
| known and beloved.
PRETTY MAIDS OF HONOR.
To Miss Watson was left the choice OF
/ her maids OF honor, and as such sh'
| chose Miss Lizzie Pickett, daughter o.
/ Major Charles Pickett, and niece OF
| General George Z. Pickett, and one o.
| Norfolks most charming daughters. Inc
choice of the remaining ten maids o.
! honor representing the congressional ais
! t,tcts OF the state was intrusted, In com
! mon with that Of the sponsorship u
| General Brander Those from Whom h'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
ADANVILLE CYCLONE
A VISIT OF A MINUTE, BUT LIVELY
WHILE 1T LASTED.
A RUNNEL-SHApED CLOUDS WORK.
Ripped on the Roof and Upper story
of Dig Tobacco Factory-Mn-
chinery's Aerial yoyage-No One
Hurf.
Hurt.

DANvILLE, VA, June %.-(Special)-
A heavy thunderstorm, which struck this
city at $50 this afternoon. was preceded
by a veritabie cyclone, which covered a
very small area, but in less than a min=te
did some 5000 Of damage.
The funnel-shape wind-cloud reached
Danville from the northwest. high UP, and
dipped down in a yard In the rear OF
stores in the business centre Of the city
Rising Immediately. it snapped of two
trees as though they were twigs, and
then rising above the houses in the I'M
mediate vicinity, went in an easterly di-
rection. The roof and upper story OF the
fve-story brick tobacco factory Of Grave
ly & Miller received the full! force of the
cyclone, and were in a twinkiing blown
off.
MACHINERY'S AERIAL FLIGHT.
The metal rafters, tobacco machinery,
&c. were carried 300 feet or more into the
next block. A part Of these fell upon
and crushed in the roof OF two houses
400 feet from the brick factory. The
bricks fell In the street below. Hun
dreds of pounds of loose tobacco stored
in the upper part of the building was
! carried away by the wind
NO ONE INJURED.
At the time only two persons were IN
the factory. and they being on the ground
door. escaped injury. Miraculous to re-
late. no person was injured. though the
occupants of the two houses crushed III
had narrow escapes. Two other tobacco
factories were slightly damaged. The
total damage, as now estimated, VIII be
/ IS 600. 1t may be that the walls OF th'
| Miller & Gravely factory will have to b'
! torn down, as they appear TO be badly
! damaged Damage in other parts Oh th'
| city amounted to nothing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
WARRENTON.
Arrivals for the summer-Mnny
Visitors.

WARRENTON, VA, June 25.-(Special)
The season is fairly opened in our beau
tiful mountain village. The boarding
houses are nearly all full, and a very at
tractive looking lot Of visitors are to be
seen everywhere. The Pierces, OF Wash
ington, have taken the former home of
the Rice-Paynes, and have a number OF
charming young ladies visiting them.
Miss Nan Chaplin. OF Winchester, is
boarding at Mrs. Days, where are also
Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Slater. of Balti-
more, and Mrs. Willie Perkins, Of George
town, formerly of Richmond.
The Misses williams, OF Baltimore;
Mrs. and Miss Wrenshall, OF Baltimore
Mrs. D'Urremiellieux, of New York, a
sister-in-law OF Mr. Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret Caskie Harrison, Mr.. Harrison
and Mr. Pier Holtz, also Of New York
are at Mrs. Green's.
Mrs. Bowers house Is quite full, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Marbury, OF Alex
andria; Mrs. Wise and her five pretty
daughters, OF Paris, Tex. Mr.. and Mrs
Estis. of Washington, and Mr.. Walter
Wood, Of washington.
Miss Ruth Lanier. OF Oxford, n. c.
Is visiting the Misses Hicks.
Mr.. John Thornley,, OF Charlottesville
Is visiting the Stones.
Mrs. Harry Bayne, of Norfolk; Captain
Guest. late of the United States army
Mrs. Ashmead, Of Chicago; Miss Bruce
OF stanton, and Miss Margaret Morson
are at Mrs. Peace's boarding
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Asheton were a
home on Thursday afternoon, In honol
of Dr. and Mrs. Kennedy, who have
come from Annapolis to make their hom'
here. The Misses Kennedy and Misses
Margaret and Julia Barey received VIII
the Ashetons.
Mrs Bower gave tea this afternoon IL
bonor ~ the Misses Wise. Misses Marie
Rruce and Mary Hicks received will
Mrs Rover and the Misses Wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Bonds for the People.
washington Post,

A considerable addition is about TO be
made TO the list OF American bondhold-
ers more or less 'bloated." Congress
aid precisely the right thing In deciding
70 give the people a chance to take the
new war loan, or such part OF II as they
NAV want. In preference 10 banking and
trust corporations. Not that there is
anv objection TO the holding or govern
ment securities by such corporations,
for when thus held they represent the
savings OF the thrifty just as certainly
&c thew do in the hands Of the masses.
Rut inasmuch as there Is popular feel
ing in favor of bonds of small denoini-
nations. so that the prudent WORKING
men. the small farmers, the teachers
clerks. and others OF limited means may
invest In them, il is well that Congress
has decreed that the now issue shah 10
in denominations of $9l ana upward.
We hope there will be rush TOT 'heS,
securities. and that many cans WIN
come from those whe have never ehjVg
ed the luxury of bond-holding. IL ha,
ton must have a debt, IL Is Always So
policy TO owe it's own ciuHen9 90. :
than foreigners. And the more "Iue'y -
national debt Is distributed an1ne oon
people the better for the Nation. go
600 heads OF families In the Chi.eu %~rId
owned only one 2o'bond each, we shouio
49, much less grumbling over fanciea
wrongs. A government is strenethene,
Nv making tho people It's creditors. =
ps mems" ssnse OF responsibility is awakened
a, The mind Of the citizen when he pc
n ~ ss one OF the nations bankers ps
oSm his savings and accepting
sord There is no safer investment una.
.Sass securities present. The pledge o.
.hs most richly endowed nation on eartl
.'e ah,nd them. The record OF our gov
arnmsnt as a debt-payer is a guaran,e'
that a ~iu deal Justly BY all who uus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
col wICKHAM MAY RECEDE.
suyrestion that He May Give way In
rntarest OF Harmony.

A prominent Republican said YESTERDAY
that the differences in the party would
ne thought, be satisfactorily adjusted
"Tbe quarrel is not with Colonel WICK
ham who has been hoisted into the cnair
~ the disgruntled faction" he continued
..hut with the power behind the throne
nick Wise and Jim Walker, VINO PAD
NO share in the patronage OF the party.
Colonel Wiekham. IL is thought may re-
cede from the position he has taken IN
the controversy. and he would tnen DE
welcomed with open arms into that or,
SANITATION which, since IL is Recognized
INV the National Committee and by the
president. may be reckoned as the prop
e,qv constituted authority In the AFFAIRS
of The party in this State.
n Is said Congressman Thorp. Walker
wise and Yost will use their influence
with the President and Chairman Hanna
with a view 10 inducing them TO use their
good offices toward bringing the factions
tcpether. but this statement seems DOUBT
full sioce these gentlemen declined &c
adopt me suggestion made by Chairman
Agnew's committee at the recent meet
ing al Murphys hotel, to REFER the wnoi'
controversy TO the National Commitses
which would have been virtually REFER
ring il TO Senator Hanna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Its silver Birthday.

Richmond Lodge, No. 2le. knights OK
Honor. have issued invitations to the ceie-
bration OF the twenty-ffth or silver an
niyersary OF the order, which VIII take axe
Mace on next Friday evening, at o'So
O'clock. at Ellett's Hall Fifth ana Mar
shall streets. This well-known oruer
was % years old the 2d OF this month.
1t is in the most prosperous conul''ol
ne its history. The exercises promise TO
be most interesting.
THE Invitation Committee consists OF
Messrs. George C. Cormick. j. Leroy
sutherland, w. H. Stevens, and j. Henry
James.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
THE COHEN CO.
WHERE GEN. MERRITT FAILED
. cbambermaid Succeeded in MAX
st,bborn Chinese Understand


(san Francisco Cah)
.,-,.- c,onerai Merritt, grim old war
,.,or Of a score Of fields, head OF the Ma
nua army. Military Governor or tne
ps,,,cnipes. has met his first defeat He
cot n from a yellow. lantern-Ja"eu'
s,a,t-eved chinese armed with WASH
rag and a bucket Of suds.
when the General entered the sul'e
which had been provided at the Faiaoe
he found that important business a"ai'eo
sttentlon. He desired 10 discuss alaii
., etste A Chinese servant was IN the
room. washing windows. They oiu ho'
particularly need washing, but the yer
-, ferov was there under orders, anu
me- proposed to finish the job. Inc uele-
raj asked him 70 take his suds ana 60
.nfa M ssbee." replied the salfron SOL
- ,ou gplashing more water on.
sr,,s General argued. but II was useless
We scolded and hsrangued' out 10 ~
effect .,, but tbs
Chinese was bent on cleanihE 'i 49,, W.
dows. He looked mildly at the 80 -
and dinped anew into the suds' ne ~
sabeS - was All he said. The General
being a student OF human nature as We,
as Of the art Of war, suspected lhat '"'
intruder was lying. It.
'John." said he with great solelhl.V :,
don't YOU know l could have you shot
.'You no shootee me-" replied Johh
eco shootee Splaniard. Me Meheoi
mans aend. Me allie same Stlars ahS
stlipes." and a fresh dash Of suds suucf
The General was getting impatient
There was no use in diplomacy. Glt.
he yelled. "Vamoose! Clear QUIZ 'o'
sabe clear out you heathenY
"Me no sabe clear out, answers
John. Me sabe Mclean nag. Me sao'
washee window" a1n,.
the Military Governor Of the Pniip
pines was IN despair. Just then ehain
bermaid passed the open door.
SAY" said the General. come IN am
induce this heather 70 get out
The channbermeid came In, broom
"see here" she remarked 10 John
Skip. or IN break this broom over you
cocoanut 80.
John picked up the bucket OF suds an
started for the hallway. AS he reacne'
the door he winked ar the General n
no sabe much; me sabe war; ne salo
and went MS way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
MIS- MATTIE LIES WATsoN. YIRG1NINs spoNsoR.

tifcation Of Miss Woods with the sent-
ments that she is to help typify at the
Confederate reunion at Atlanta, coupled
with her own charms of person and char
acter, make her appointment eminently
one in accord with 1.-The eternal fitness Of
things" and that she will bloom not un-
worthly In the rosebud garden Of girls ;
who will represent Virginia at the At
lanta reunion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
FIRE IN PETERSBURG.
Iron-works' Moulding Department
u,rred-Immedia Rebuilding.

PETERSBURG. VA. June 2'.-tspe-
cial)-The Moulding Department OF the
petersburg Iron-works was destroyed
hv Are this afternoon about 6:i5 o'clock.
The IRE had It's origin in the cupola OF
IN. building. The works were In fun ope-
ration. owing 10 the fact that they have
largo contracts with the United htates
Government for the furnishing OF pro-
,sc,,,es for the army and navy. Fortu-
nately they are far ahead in the manu-
facturs OF these projectiles, and nave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
sailors ana Their Grievances.

The grievances Of sailors examined ny
the authorities in ports Of entry, wnere
the seamen belong. often turn our 20 %
there are plenty OF cruel and consc1ence-
less skippsrs who abuse their crews. Mo-,
ienee is always Objectionable. ana pont5
edly 50 when II IL exerted upon an Wy
fortunate liver. stomach, or powsls
dosing with drastic purxAtiyss VIM
weaken the intestines. Use Hoetets9
stomach Blttera. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
Mr.. southvard Improving.

The condition OF Deputy Southwark, OF
suddenly and desperately i'll on Thurs
day. was much improved last night Or;
station, who is in attendance, said tnat IL
the Improvement continues through TO-
day his patient will be out OF danger To-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
KILLED BY n Passenger Train.

CONVICTION, VA, June 2.-(Special)--
Joe Sayles, aged about s., white farmer
OF near Longdale. was killed this morning
on the double track several miles below
here. In getting of one track he stepped
in front of a passenger train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
p,chwonders in New York.

NEW YORK. June 2.-tspecial,--w.
NJ. Hablistofl J. 8. Williams wsiao,s;
]. F. Lawrence and wife. harinorousn'
A. T. Harris and wife, Misses hasFi''
Manhattan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
yIRGINIA,s FAIR SPONSOR.

sion of the Georgia city during the four
days which will mark the continuance OF
the reunion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

A night-blooming ieeumincus plan
Trinidad 10 pollinatsd BY the asenf
bats-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

Mrs. Melford Reed left on THURSDAY i0'
oxford, n. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

Yucatan Is a compound Indian name
meaning what do you say" which was
the only answer the spaniards co1lo
obtain from the natives TO their IN
quiries concerning description OF the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

The Chinese emblem Of the dragon con-
sists OF fve-clawed imperial dragon,
appended 70 a yellow ribbon, with the
following Inscription in Chinese cnsrao,
tiers: Before IL the lion turns pale anu
the tiger iS silentr. -